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V596 DLL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,033 mi
Last recorded224,033 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 DLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 224,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 222,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 216,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 212,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 209,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 205,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 204,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 201,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 193,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 192,039 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 185,842 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

n/s/r , o/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracking

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 178,647 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 170,792 miles

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

slight oil/diesel leak from engine.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 164,622 miles

oil leak from both front hubs.

play in both front hubs.

play in nearside track rod end.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 164,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak from both front hubs.

play in both front hubs.

play in nearside track rod end.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 161,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 158,199 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 158,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 152,264 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 152,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 138,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 127,695 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 12,795 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 116,175 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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V596 DLL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V596 DLL, 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 V596 DLL registered?

V596 DLL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V596 DLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V596 DLL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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