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V792 GSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,562 mi
Last recorded153,562 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV792 GSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 153,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 153,042 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 153,040 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 152,203 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 151,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 151,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 149,259 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 147,239 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 145,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 144,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 141,353 miles

light underbody corrosion, very muddy in places

Fail 6 Nov 2012 141,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

light underbody corrosion, very muddy in places

Pass 5 Oct 2011 136,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,354 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 132,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 126,528 miles

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 119,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 107,559 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight movement in rear a frame ball joint

Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,102 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 10,102 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V792 GSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V792 GSC, 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 V792 GSC?

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What year was V792 GSC registered?

V792 GSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V792 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V792 GSC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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