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V454 DBU

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,320 mi
Last recorded24,320 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 DBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 24,320 miles

all inner seats ripped

o/s/f door check strap missing

o/s/f outrigger corroded

oil on front spheres

oil on steering box

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 24,320 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

oil on steering box

rear brake discs corroded

all inner seats ripped

o/s/f door check strap missing

o/s/f outrigger corroded

oil on front spheres

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,194 miles

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,990 miles

nearside headlight pattern just acceptable

Fail 13 Jul 2007 18,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside washer inop

oil on & around steering box

Pass 27 Jun 2006 166,740 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlight pattern is just acceptable

nearside washer inop

offside door check strap broken

oil under steering box

slight play in steering pitman arm

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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V454 DBU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V454 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V454 DBU registered?

V454 DBU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V454 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V454 DBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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