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V73 DWV

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,141 mi
Last recorded83,141 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 DWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 83,141 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,160 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,295 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 771,145 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,982 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,851 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,477 miles

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

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

fog light lense is damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,571 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,571 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,089 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,646 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,068 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 44,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V73 DWV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V73 DWV, 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 V73 DWV registered?

V73 DWV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V73 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V73 DWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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