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W692 VAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,118 mi
Last recorded76,118 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW692 VAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,896 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,942 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,636 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,349 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,349 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,021 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 56,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,911 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 49,892 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 43,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 35,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,437 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight play in steering damper bush

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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W692 VAW 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 W692 VAW, 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 W692 VAW registered?

W692 VAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W692 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W692 VAW 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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