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F7 PHF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,894 mi
Last recorded139,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 PHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 139,894 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 139,752 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 139,737 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 137,862 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 137,833 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also led unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also led unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasiis leg x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

reverse lamps

Pass 19 Jul 2019 137,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 137,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 137,585 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 137,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,482 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 137,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 136,781 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 133,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 127,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 127,329 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear propshaft loose

Pass 22 Mar 2010 119,466 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 11,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 112,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 105,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 99,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 93,441 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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F7 PHF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F7 PHF, 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 F7 PHF registered?

F7 PHF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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