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C7 FAT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,217 mi
Last recorded101,217 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 FAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 101,217 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,951 miles

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2024 99,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 99,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 98,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,677 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,573 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,973 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 92,973 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 791,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,313 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,706 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 73,706 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,727 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 10 Sep 2009 58,332 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,903 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 48,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,828 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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C7 FAT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C7 FAT, 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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What year was C7 FAT registered?

C7 FAT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is C7 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 FAT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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