MOT Status
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42,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s door mirror cracked
o/s door mirror cracked
o/s/r brake pads starting to wear low
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise both headlamps poor beam images
advise slight leak from steering box
advise steering damper bushs worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise both headlamps poor beam images
advise slight leak from steering box
advise steering damper bushs worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake compensator damp.
n/s/r mudflap split.
o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating.
slight play at A frame ball joint.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake compensator damp.
n/s/r mudflap split.
o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating.
slight play at A frame ball joint.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V540 DYD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 V540 DYD, 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 V540 DYD registered?
V540 DYD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V540 DYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for V540 DYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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