CarVerify

Free Car Check

V540 DYD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,246 mi
Last recorded42,246 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 DYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 42,246 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,764 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,429 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 May 2015 40,849 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,019 miles

advise both headlamps poor beam images

advise slight leak from steering box

advise steering damper bushs worn

Fail 7 Apr 2014 40,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 38,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 365,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 163,422 miles

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.

Fail 15 Dec 2005 163,422 miles

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.

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V540 DYD?

You can check the full history of V540 DYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does V540 DYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V540 DYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.