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V849 GNC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

204,751 mi
Last recorded204,751 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 GNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 204,751 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 201,826 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 197,933 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 194,809 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 194,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 192,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 188,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 184,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 180,149 miles

centre cross bar corroded

front axel bushes slight wear

Pass 13 Feb 2016 171,205 miles

Offside Front Outer cut in side wall

Pass 10 Feb 2015 161,520 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise centre body crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 152,656 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 143,879 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 134,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 126,810 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 116,985 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 109,157 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 99,879 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 93,079 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,300 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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V849 GNC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V849 GNC, 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

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What year was V849 GNC registered?

V849 GNC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V849 GNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V849 GNC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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