MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,131 miAbove average mileage for this year
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
small crack on passenger side windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near-side and off-side front bulkheads corroded but not near a testable item
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near-side and off-side front bulkheads corroded but not near a testable item
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FRONT & REAR LEFT TYRES WORN TO 2mm TREAD DEPTH
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
V639 JAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 V639 JAW, 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 V639 JAW?
You can check the full history of V639 JAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V639 JAW registered?
V639 JAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V639 JAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V639 JAW shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V639 JAW 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 V639 JAW. 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.