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V652 DCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,262 mi
Last recorded138,262 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 DCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 138,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 137,723 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 137,089 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 136,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,113 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,948 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 131,484 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,533 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,609 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 121,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 120,182 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 117,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 115,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 113,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 109,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,067 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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V652 DCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V652 DCC, 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 V652 DCC?

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What year was V652 DCC registered?

V652 DCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V652 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V652 DCC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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