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C3 FMH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,131 mi
Last recorded131,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 FMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 131,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,838 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 128,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 126,717 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 126,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 125,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 117,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 108,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,811 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 915,349 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 915,346 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 831,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,951 miles

excess travel in park brake lever

rear registration plate part obscured by rear ladder

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,268 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 65,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,664 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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C3 FMH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 C3 FMH, 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 C3 FMH registered?

C3 FMH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is C3 FMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 FMH 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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