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V209 FDT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,228 mi
Last recorded97,228 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 FDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,228 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,038 miles

Both front swivle housings slight play

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres badly cracked and are dated 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead outrigger various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body outrigger/seat belt mount various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead outrigger various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body outrigger/seat belt mount various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs wearing thin

corrosion under car various

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/front and o/s/rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 96,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 96,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 96,105 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 96,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion shocker mounting (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 May 2015 95,312 miles

All tyres cracking

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 May 2015 95,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

All tyres cracking

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 May 2014 94,857 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 94,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 94,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,276 miles

Both front brake disc's heavily worn

O/S/R Lower shocker bush split but not have any adverse effect at present

Pass 3 May 2011 92,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,190 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,609 miles

both swivel hubs slight play and slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,716 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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V209 FDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V209 FDT, 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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What year was V209 FDT registered?

V209 FDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V209 FDT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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