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M18 FMP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,812 mi
Last recorded148,812 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 FMP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 148,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 141,538 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 141,491 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s chassis sections around bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front chassis and outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

n/s o/s wiper blades split

o/s gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2017 138,060 miles

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

n/s o/s front suspension swivel joint seals leaking slightly

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2016 133,574 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

o/s gearbox mounting deteriorated

o/s rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

o/s rear tyre tread worn

slight leak from steering box

Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,596 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Trailer socket temporarily secured.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,575 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle tie bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber top and bottom bushes are worn but not causing excessive movement

Pass 27 May 2014 124,093 miles

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

O/S seat belt buckle outer cover missing

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

Pass 13 May 2013 120,419 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 120,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,522 miles

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

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

OS swivel housing seal locator corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,972 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 111,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 111,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,102 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,965 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,224 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 90,082 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 86,345 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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M18 FMP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 M18 FMP, 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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M18 FMP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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