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V113 FFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,214 mi
Last recorded212,214 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 212,214 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f outriggers have holed corrosion.

Fail 11 Jul 2019 210,202 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

n/s and o/s/f outriggers have holed corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 208,407 miles

Front to rear chassis showing varying degrees of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wipers deteriorated but clearing the screen

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 207,006 miles

n/s and o/s/r coil spring mountings corroded.

o/s steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

varying degrees of surface corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 207,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

long travel on parking brake lever.

n/s and o/s/r coil spring mountings corroded.

n/s/ and o/s/r shock absorber mounting bushes deteriorated.

o/s steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

varying degrees of surface corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 205,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 201,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 195,251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 189,173 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 189,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 186,976 miles

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

N/s/f chassis rail corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s centre chassis corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 186,971 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

N/s/f chassis rail corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s centre chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 186,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 173,999 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 173,994 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 170,597 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 170,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 168,548 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 168,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 143,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 143,377 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 124,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 100,065 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 100,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V113 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V113 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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V113 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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