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V485 DYC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,965 mi
Last recorded59,965 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 DYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,965 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 59,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,291 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 56,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,509 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,254 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,548 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,954 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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V485 DYC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V485 DYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V485 DYC?

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What year was V485 DYC registered?

V485 DYC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V485 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V485 DYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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