MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,628 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front brake discs corroded
o/s'n/s front outriggers weak with corrosion
oil leak o/s/f tractor joint
windscreen chipped n/s
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake discs corroded
o/s'n/s front outriggers weak with corrosion
oil leak o/s/f tractor joint
windscreen chipped n/s
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear cracks in both tyres
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cracks in both rear tyres
fuel filter is badly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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V897 JVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 V897 JVC, 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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How do I check the history of V897 JVC?
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What year was V897 JVC registered?
V897 JVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1999.
Is V897 JVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V897 JVC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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