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V509 DPD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

251,943 mi
Last recorded251,943 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 DPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 251,943 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF OUTRIGGER CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Pass 16 Aug 2024 239,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished

o/s/f hub leak leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2024 239,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parking in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished

o/s/f hub leak leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2023 237,083 miles

Front Both upper Shock Mounting areas corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 237,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Towbar attachment insecure Bolt Loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Towbar attachment insecure bolt Loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Both upper Shock Mounting areas corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 235,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 230,236 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 230,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 230,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front bulk head in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

hand brake has long travel

Pass 24 Jul 2018 224,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 213,216 miles

Oil leak ()

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 193,726 miles

parking brake warning light staying on

Pass 27 May 2014 188,365 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 188,358 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 188,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2013 174,011 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 174,001 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 164,567 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 164,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 155,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 155,232 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

propshaft to handbrake drum,-retaining bolts loose

Pass 20 Mar 2010 141,219 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 140,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both diffs slight oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 21 Mar 2009 125,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 125,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

new tyres fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2008 110,750 miles

o/s tracktor joint wet

o/s/r inner brake disc very poor surface

Pass 16 Jan 2007 97,018 miles

o/s/r brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Nov 2005 82,554 miles

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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V509 DPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V509 DPD, 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 V509 DPD registered?

V509 DPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V509 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V509 DPD shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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