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V609 MOE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,089 mi
Last recorded111,089 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 MOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 111,089 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 111,079 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,259 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 95,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2005 86,453 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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V609 MOE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V609 MOE, 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 V609 MOE?

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What year was V609 MOE registered?

V609 MOE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V609 MOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V609 MOE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V609 MOE have outstanding finance?

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