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V590 GVW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,849 mi
Last recorded153,849 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 GVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 153,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to smoke test due to no obd socket

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,021 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front hubs slightly weeping

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,437 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Rear crossmember has been repaired and undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,123 miles

rear axle mount has slight wear

Fail 29 Jan 2015 110,118 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear axle mount has slight wear

Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 102,701 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 102,701 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,231 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 76,398 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 76,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,857 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

light switch poor

rear wiper worn

Fail 20 Oct 2008 74,851 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light switch poor

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V590 GVW 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 80%.

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 V590 GVW, 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 V590 GVW registered?

V590 GVW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V590 GVW safe to buy?

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