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V899 DLN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,914 mi
Last recorded216,914 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 DLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 216,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 215,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 214,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 213,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 212,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 211,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 210,316 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 210,316 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 208,458 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 206,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 203,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 200,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 197,668 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 190,419 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 190,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 178,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter weeping.

fuel pressure valve weeping.

oil leak from engine.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 178,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter weeping.

fuel pressure valve weeping.

oil leak from engine.

rear propshaft rear universal joint worn.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 165,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 165,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 152,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 139,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 125,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 125,328 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 110,741 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 95,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 95,618 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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V899 DLN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V899 DLN, 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 V899 DLN registered?

V899 DLN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V899 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V899 DLN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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