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V652 VNV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,464 mi
Last recorded140,464 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 VNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2015 140,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,264 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,986 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 122,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 114,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 100,827 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 90,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,363 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,862 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 VNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VNV, 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

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What year was V652 VNV registered?

V652 VNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V652 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V652 VNV shows 10 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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