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V671 DFP

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,531 mi
Last recorded45,531 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV671 DFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 45,531 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 44,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,675 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,192 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 41,085 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 41,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,049 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 40,998 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 40,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,075 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 40,075 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,571 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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V671 DFP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V671 DFP, 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

How do I check the history of V671 DFP?

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What year was V671 DFP registered?

V671 DFP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V671 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V671 DFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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