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102 FOF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,507 mi
Last recorded50,507 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration102 FOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, OSR axle, both fronts up to flexis and both front brake pipe caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines covered in product (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Water pump

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front outer seatbelts (7.1.2 (b))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 2 areas of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 50,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes and NSR brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

OSF swivel seal weeping

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in product - nsr axle brake pipe and both front brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake tell tale light inoperative

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Perished and deflated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished - recommend replaced soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre cross member bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Radius arm mounting area (chassis) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Steering box has seepage Output seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 49,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Chaffed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Radius arm mounting area (chassis) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Steering box has seepage Output seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle brake pipes covered in product and have areas of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm mount chassis end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Both upper and lower (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished including spare OSR has cut in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Removable cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 47,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Both upper and lower (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished including spare OSR has cut in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Removable cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE CASING DAMAGED (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE CASING DAMAGED (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,979 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,081 miles

both front outer seat belt stalks in poor condition

exhaust blowing

front seat belts in very poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,125 miles

all seat belts damaged badly

offside seat belt catch damaged badly

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,423 miles

offside seat belt catch damaged

seat belts damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,953 miles

bodywork and underneath all very dirty and muddy

seat belts in very poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2014 41,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bodywork and underneath all very dirty and muddy

seat belts in very poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,619 miles

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

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

front propshaft U/Js worn

steering box drop arm ball joint cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,341 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,843 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,031 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,859 miles

all tyres in very poor condition

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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102 FOF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 102 FOF, 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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102 FOF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is 102 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 102 FOF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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