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V994 GAN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

205,353 mi
Last recorded205,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 GAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 205,353 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 200,012 miles

under side under silled

Pass 31 Mar 2023 198,769 miles

seatbelt webbings frayed

Pass 5 Apr 2022 194,921 miles

front seatbelt webbings frayed

slight wear front hubs

Pass 17 Oct 2020 191,081 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 188,323 miles

both front and rear brake pipe corroded

slight damage to front seatbelt webbings

Pass 20 Apr 2018 186,523 miles

Nearside Rear chassis weak

front seatbelt webbings damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2017 183,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2mm (3.5.1g)

dust covers on track rod and drag link ends

Fail 19 Apr 2017 183,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2mm (3.5.1g)

dust covers on track rod and drag link ends

Pass 15 Apr 2016 180,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cut but not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

front tyres perished

seatbelt webbings worn

Fail 15 Apr 2016 180,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cut but not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

front tyres perished

seatbelt webbings worn

Fail 23 Apr 2015 177,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres perished

front seatbelt webbings worn

o/s/r lower shocker bush worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 177,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all tyres perished

front seatbelt webbings worn

o/s/r lower shocker bush worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 174,632 miles

o/s/r tyre low

seatbelt webbings worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 171,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear shocker bushes worn

seatbelt webbings worn

wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Apr 2013 171,731 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear shocker bushes worn

seatbelt webbings worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 166,345 miles

offside rear bottom shocker bush worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 161,484 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 156,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 150,473 miles

rear pads very low

wear on rear top shocker mountings

Pass 23 Apr 2008 144,536 miles

wear on rear shockers top bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2007 139,529 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jan 2007 139,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

drag link ball joint rubber split

o/s n/s front wheel bearings slight play

o/s side step insecure

rear shock absorber top rubbers worn

Pass 11 Jan 2006 131,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

dust cover on drag link ball koint split

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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V994 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 79.2%.

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 V994 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 V994 GAN registered?

V994 GAN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V994 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V994 GAN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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