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V870 DLM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,846 mi
Last recorded134,846 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 DLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 134,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all tyre valve stems perished / deteriorated

both rear tyres and offside front tyre have cuts in tread but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

heavy corrosion to rear panel

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated and slight movement

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

Fail 22 May 2012 134,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyre valve stems perished / deteriorated

both rear tyres and offside front tyre have cuts in tread but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

heavy corrosion to rear panel

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated and slight movement

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

Pass 19 May 2011 128,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front and rear tyres have cuts in tread not deep enough to show ply or cords

Fail 18 May 2011 128,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front and rear tyres have cuts in tread not deep enough to show ply or cords

Pass 20 May 2010 118,318 miles

chips to screen

corrosion to o/s chassis

corrosion to rear panel

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 19 May 2009 104,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 92,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,868 miles

handbrake travel requires adjusting

Pass 25 May 2006 58,799 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V870 DLM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V870 DLM, 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 V870 DLM registered?

V870 DLM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V870 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 DLM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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