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V104 FFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,022 mi
Last recorded148,022 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 148,022 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 148,021 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded nearside and offside outriggers corroded nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 146,454 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 146,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 144,351 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 141,732 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 31 Jul 2023 141,704 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 140,130 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides at multiple locations. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 140,130 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame to axle ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Appears to be coming from bleed nipple. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Track control arm anchor point on chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 136,915 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 136,824 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,086 miles

Front hubs leaking oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front hubs leaking oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,792 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 103,764 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,942 miles

NSF hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,742 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,737 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,727 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column lower bearing has slight play

Steering damper offside bush worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 66,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column lower bearing has slight play

Steering damper offside bush worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,378 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,260 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 53,260 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,871 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 48,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,783 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 44,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,639 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 39,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,533 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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V104 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V104 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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V104 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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