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V612 GFS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,911 mi
Last recorded98,911 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV612 GFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,911 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,592 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,640 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 95,592 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body fixing tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chasiss on tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 71,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,995 miles

centre exh mount broken

prop uj worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,584 miles

wear front disc

wear rear prop joint

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,962 miles

wear front disc

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,010 miles

wear front disc

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,077 miles

wear n/s track rod end

Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,624 miles

wear front disc

Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,226 miles

all four disc's lipped

wear rear prop front uj

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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V612 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V612 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.

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What year was V612 GFS registered?

V612 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V612 GFS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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