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V673 JTO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,995 mi
Last recorded138,995 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV673 JTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 138,995 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 125,357 miles

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 5 Nov 2008 125,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 13 Nov 2007 113,303 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 113,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 101,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 932,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 932,702 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

FEUL FILLER NECK PIPE DISCONECTED

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V673 JTO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V673 JTO, 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 V673 JTO registered?

V673 JTO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V673 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V673 JTO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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