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650 VPL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,364 mi
Last recorded73,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration650 VPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 73,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 72,190 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,986 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 71,986 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,319 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 695,036 miles

vehicle is none standard

Pass 5 Nov 2011 68,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,996 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,070 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 62,066 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,831 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 52,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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650 VPL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 650 VPL, 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.

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What year was 650 VPL registered?

650 VPL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 650 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 650 VPL shows 18 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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