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M20 FOE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

172,057 mi
Last recorded172,057 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 FOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 172,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 170,803 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 170,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 169,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 168,076 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 168,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 166,464 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 164,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 163,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 162,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 162,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 159,350 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 159,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 157,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 150,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,206 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 143,206 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 133,922 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 133,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 126,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 118,420 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 113,306 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake mud shields missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 108,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 104,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 102,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,714 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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M20 FOE 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 M20 FOE, 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 M20 FOE registered?

M20 FOE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is M20 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 FOE 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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