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V125 JVC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

231,269 mi
Last recorded231,269 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 JVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 231,269 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 221,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 210,079 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 210,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 195,691 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 181,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 176,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 171,318 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 152,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 135,269 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 109,750 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 101,882 miles

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

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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V125 JVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V125 JVC, 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 V125 JVC registered?

V125 JVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V125 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V125 JVC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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