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V107 FFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,369 mi
Last recorded101,369 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 101,369 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 98,351 miles

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

all tyres cracking

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 89,104 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,521 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 86,685 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 86,666 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,417 miles

Near side front (outer) steering arm ball joint dust cover splitting .

Off side sphere weeping oil.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,479 miles

o/s steering joint weeping slightly.

Fail 18 Nov 2017 82,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s steering joint weeping slightly.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,229 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 81,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,972 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,875 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,772 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,174 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,734 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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V107 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V107 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V107 FFO registered?

V107 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1999.

Is V107 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V107 FFO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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