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V653 GPT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,266 mi
Last recorded128,266 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 GPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 128,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 128,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,129 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,983 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 115,983 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body 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 Integral body 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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,551 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 111,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 967,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 853,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,228 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

multiple points of slight corrosion to chassis

nearside & offside front swivel joints slight weeping of oil

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,218 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,218 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,021 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 63,017 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,545 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,144 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

n/s& o/s front swivel joint seals weeping

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,144 miles

n/s& o/s front swivel joint seals weeping

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,219 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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V653 GPT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V653 GPT, 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 V653 GPT registered?

V653 GPT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V653 GPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V653 GPT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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