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V662 OFM

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV662 OFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,663 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,464 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,039 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top swivel joint slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2020 64,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper top swivel joint slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,213 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,030 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,589 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,287 miles

o/s/f outrigger bottom edge holed and corroded, double thickness not weakened

steering box drop arm joint getting worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

all brake discs pitted and corroded on inner surfaces

o/s/f outrigger bottom edge holed and corroded, double thickness not weakened

steering box drop arm joint getting worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,520 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

all brake disc,s pitted and rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

all brake disc,s pitted and rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,937 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 34,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 28,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 250,770 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V662 OFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V662 OFM, 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 V662 OFM registered?

V662 OFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V662 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V662 OFM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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