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V639 DUX

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,197 mi
Last recorded52,197 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 52,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 46,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,508 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,052 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 46,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,173 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,173 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,719 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 42,718 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,983 miles

due to convesion into a ambulance various lighting equipment as been added

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,417 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,692 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,918 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,705 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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V639 DUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V639 DUX, 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 V639 DUX registered?

V639 DUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V639 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V639 DUX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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