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V54 OOA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,548 mi
Last recorded148,548 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 OOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 148,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS chassis leg corroded

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

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 148,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 145,160 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 140,477 miles

Non standard exhaust system fitted

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

Vehicle extensively modified for agricultural use

Pass 30 Nov 2013 135,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Nov 2012 131,851 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 131,851 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 127,308 miles

near side rear tyre inner wall scrubbed

Pass 9 Nov 2010 122,516 miles

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

steering box has slight oil leak

steering damper bush diteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2010 122,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering box has slight oil leak

steering damper bush diteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2009 116,739 miles

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

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

door mirror cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2009 116,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 111,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 108,813 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 108,813 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A frame balljoint

n/s mirror

Pass 17 Oct 2006 100,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 93,926 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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V54 OOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V54 OOA, 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 V54 OOA registered?

V54 OOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V54 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V54 OOA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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