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V107 GBJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,827 mi
Last recorded73,827 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 GBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 May 2024 73,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 69,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 67,788 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 64,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 48,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,569 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,509 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,462 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 26,953 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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V107 GBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V107 GBJ, 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

How do I check the history of V107 GBJ?

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What year was V107 GBJ registered?

V107 GBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V107 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V107 GBJ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V107 GBJ have outstanding finance?

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