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V541 PTW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,964 mi
Last recorded131,964 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 PTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,399 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 119,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 109,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,921 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,369 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 67,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,073 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,192 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 40,192 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 31,738 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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V541 PTW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V541 PTW, 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

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What year was V541 PTW registered?

V541 PTW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V541 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V541 PTW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V541 PTW have outstanding finance?

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