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V651 NEX

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV651 NEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,412 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 110,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damp around fuel filter

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under rear door and offside/nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 110,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear damp around fuel filter

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under rear door and offside/nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,858 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and getting close to the legal limit

Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,858 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

both rear tyres perishing and getting close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,200 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 95,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,664 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 86,903 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,501 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 79,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 68,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,447 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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V651 NEX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V651 NEX, 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 V651 NEX registered?

V651 NEX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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