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V613 GFS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,385 mi
Last recorded249,385 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV613 GFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 249,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 232,216 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 220,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 208,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 195,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 190,076 miles

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 184,899 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside front (rear of inner arch) heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 177,531 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

oil temp bypass dip stick tube broken

Fail 3 Dec 2018 177,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

oil temp bypass dip stick tube broken

Pass 29 Nov 2017 170,884 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

both front swivles leaking

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil on steering box

Fail 29 Nov 2017 170,884 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play wheel (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

both front swivles leaking

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil on steering box

Pass 9 Dec 2016 164,793 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 164,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint swivell (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 164,016 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near mud guard (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis near exhaust back box mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat belt no full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2015 159,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 155,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 150,099 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S AND O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES WORN

N/S AND O/S FRONT SWIVEL HUBS LEAKING

N/S AND O/S REAR TRANSVERSE SEATS, SEATBELT MOUNTING FRAME SECURING BOLTS MISSING (N/S TWO BOLTS ,O/S ONE AND ONE INSECURE)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 150,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

FRONT DISCS WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S AND O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES WORN

N/S AND O/S FRONT SWIVEL HUBS LEAKING

N/S AND O/S REAR TRANSVERSE SEATS, SEATBELT MOUNTING FRAME SECURING BOLTS MISSING (N/S TWO BOLTS ,O/S ONE AND ONE INSECURE)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER ALMOST AT THE END OF ITS WORKING TRAVEL

TWO SCREEWS SECURING THE O/S FRONT SEATBELT ARE "INADEQUATE" AND SHOULD BE "BOLTS"

Pass 30 Apr 2012 145,398 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 145,398 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 140,082 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 140,080 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 131,549 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 131,547 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 123,853 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 123,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 117,607 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 111,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 102,565 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 102,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V613 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V613 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 V613 GFS registered?

V613 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V613 GFS shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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