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V499 GCC

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,589 mi
Last recorded150,589 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 GCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 150,589 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 149,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 147,981 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 147,981 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 May 2021 147,972 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 145,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 145,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,016 miles

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,608 miles

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,930 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,462 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 102,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

near side front hub drive flange has a bolt missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

near side rear tyre side wall dammaged

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,881 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front side lamp not working (side light in head lamp O.K.)

Play in tow bar hitch

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,796 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 718,232 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,531 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 46,531 miles

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

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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V499 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 V499 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V499 GCC registered?

V499 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V499 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 GCC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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