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V987 GAN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

249,672 mi
Last recorded249,672 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 GAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 249,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 245,672 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 245,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 235,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 224,534 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 219,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 215,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 212,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 205,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 197,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 182,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 173,147 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 173,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 164,542 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 161,153 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 156,425 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 150,632 miles

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

oil leaks ???

Pass 23 Aug 2011 144,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 135,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 127,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 115,109 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,732 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 75,737 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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V987 GAN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V987 GAN, 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 V987 GAN registered?

V987 GAN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V987 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V987 GAN shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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