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V102 FFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,488 mi
Last recorded159,488 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 159,488 miles

Nearside Coolant leak Water pump area ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 159,198 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S - Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 159,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm - Axle end - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S - Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 158,624 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 158,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake backplates missing

Pass 26 Jan 2022 158,268 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 157,824 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2 central and 4 across rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 157,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 4 x not secured too chassis. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Cut out switch in cab. (4.11 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe rubbing on spring on full lock n/s/f & o/s/f. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 157,394 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 157,380 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 156,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 155,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer Case Missing (5.2.4a)

Oil Around General Underside of Vehicle

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 155,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer Case Missing (5.2.4a)

Oil Around General Underside of Vehicle

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 153,009 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis in poor condition, especially at rear end from trailing arms backwards, will need attention by next year

Pass 25 Jan 2016 150,722 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front body mount corroded but no seriously weakend

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 150,707 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear flange joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Front body mount corroded but no seriously weakend

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 148,381 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 148,381 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 145,473 miles

Wipers do not self park.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 145,473 miles

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

Wipers do not self park.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 141,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 120,878 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers

checking of rear brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,126 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 94,126 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

park lever needs slight adjustment,front propshaft uj worn out and slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,042 miles

both rear shock bushes are worn ,,,rear prop bolts loose ,,,steering damper bush worn

Fail 9 Jan 2008 82,042 miles

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

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

both rear shock bushes are worn ,,,rear prop bolts loose ,,,steering damper bush worn

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,493 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 72,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 9 Nov 2005 62,585 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 62,585 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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V102 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V102 FFO, 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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V102 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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