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W136 PHW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

215,813 mi
Last recorded215,813 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 PHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 215,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 215,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 215,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 215,409 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 215,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 215,068 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 214,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 214,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 207,907 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 191,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 181,664 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2013 167,240 miles

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

dampness around steering box

Pass 13 Oct 2011 150,874 miles

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

dampness around steering box

Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,860 miles

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

steering box damp

Pass 22 Sep 2009 124,147 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around steering box

steering wheel wearing/delaminating

Pass 23 Sep 2008 109,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 104,968 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,805 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 88,805 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 72,441 miles

advise some steering, suspension and braking components on the underside of the vehicle could not be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of mud.

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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W136 PHW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W136 PHW, 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 W136 PHW registered?

W136 PHW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W136 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W136 PHW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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