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V687 JWC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,845 mi
Last recorded234,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 JWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 234,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 232,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 225,519 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 216,234 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 216,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 211,079 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 205,991 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 205,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 119,391 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

FLUID LEAK AT ENGINE SUSPECT COOLTANT

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 106,577 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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V687 JWC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V687 JWC, 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 V687 JWC?

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What year was V687 JWC registered?

V687 JWC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V687 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V687 JWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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