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V698 GYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,846 mi
Last recorded36,846 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 GYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 36,846 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISH BONE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link [ FORWARD (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 36,846 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISH BONE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link [ FORWARD (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 35,752 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 35,018 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,616 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 34,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 33,467 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 32,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 31,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 29,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,847 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,299 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,455 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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V698 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V698 GYA, 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 V698 GYA registered?

V698 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V698 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V698 GYA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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