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V699 NJW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,121 mi
Last recorded153,121 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV699 NJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 153,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 153,121 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 145,912 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Gearbox / transfer box ()

Oil leak front diff ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

swivel hubs damp on front axle

Fail 12 Dec 2016 145,912 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

swivel hubs damp on front axle

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Gearbox / transfer box ()

Oil leak front diff ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 136,105 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 3 Nov 2014 125,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 116,444 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,678 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 108,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 98,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 89,072 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 79,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2009 79,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 68,193 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 68,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 54,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,926 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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V699 NJW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V699 NJW, 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 V699 NJW registered?

V699 NJW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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