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V573 GEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,913 mi
Last recorded24,913 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,913 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover broken

slight perishing on all four tyres

Fail 11 Feb 2009 22,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,649 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 16,649 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 16,649 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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V573 GEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V573 GEC, 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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What year was V573 GEC registered?

V573 GEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V573 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V573 GEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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