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V661 JAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,633 mi
Last recorded63,633 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 JAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 61,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,894 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some corrosion to the inner face of the disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,529 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Wiper arm lose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some corrosion to the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,093 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 51,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 50,846 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,642 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 49,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 46,154 miles

advise both front steering ball leaking slightly

advise both front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,498 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise rear discs in poor condision

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,172 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 37,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,295 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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V661 JAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V661 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

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What year was V661 JAW registered?

V661 JAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V661 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V661 JAW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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