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V259 GCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 GCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,987 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 84,750 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,729 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,120 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,840 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 564,718 miles

front axle front carm bushes n/s-o/s slight play

n/s front slight wheel bearing free play

n/s rear tyre spiltt in tread not showing cords

rear axle top ball joint free play

rear shocks bottom bushes slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 51,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,928 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,677 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,518 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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V259 GCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 V259 GCC, 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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V259 GCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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