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V109 GKS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,952 mi
Last recorded53,952 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 GKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 53,952 miles

Offside Front axle swivel seal leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2026 53,952 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front axle swivel seal leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,783 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,512 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,250 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,232 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,003 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,789 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,458 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 52,458 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation dip beam only illuminates when on side lights but is (1.1.A.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,121 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 51,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,618 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,610 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,179 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,339 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 22,781 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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V109 GKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V109 GKS, 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 V109 GKS registered?

V109 GKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V109 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V109 GKS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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