CarVerify

Free Car Check

V602 GFS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,333 mi
Last recorded143,333 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 GFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 143,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,887 miles

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 131,509 miles

General corrosion around chassis and underbody

Pass 4 Aug 2018 168,146 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,498 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight misting of oil

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2017 124,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Axle swivel joint has slight misting of oil

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 121,891 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 121,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,655 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 117,653 miles

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

Front Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 111,332 miles

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

both front wipers slightly torn at ends

screen washers frozen at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 105,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,974 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,206 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 87,137 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 75,864 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V602 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V602 GFS, 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

How do I check the history of V602 GFS?

You can check the full history of V602 GFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V602 GFS registered?

V602 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V602 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V602 GFS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V602 GFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V602 GFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.