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V526 RBP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,699 mi
Last recorded66,699 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 RBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 66,699 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,469 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,103 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,691 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,575 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 65,025 miles

tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,643 miles

rear brake pads look low

slight perishing on the tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2011 64,241 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,366 miles

tyres have slight perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,403 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 594,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 57,055 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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V526 RBP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V526 RBP, 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 V526 RBP?

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What year was V526 RBP registered?

V526 RBP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V526 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 RBP shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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