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V680 WBW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,260 mi
Last recorded22,260 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 WBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 22,260 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 22,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 21,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 20,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,294 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 12,006 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 12,004 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,574 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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V680 WBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V680 WBW, 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

How do I check the history of V680 WBW?

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What year was V680 WBW registered?

V680 WBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V680 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V680 WBW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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