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V241 FTA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,405 mi
Last recorded183,405 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV241 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 183,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 180,983 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 180,905 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe damaged rusted (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 180,829 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead/floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of trailing arm chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Both rear bump stops missing

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper bulkhead corroded but not prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 162,615 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 162,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 138,402 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 138,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 115,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,590 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 88,590 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,027 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,917 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,101 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing low on edges

slight misting of oil on steering box,slight play in drag link balljoint and gaiter split.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 65,599 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing low on edges

slight misting of oil on steering box,slight play in drag link balljoint and gaiter split.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,117 miles

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

bolt missing on front driveshaft u/j

offside drag link gaiter split on ball joint

Fail 2 Dec 2009 62,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

bolt missing on front driveshaft u/j

offside drag link gaiter split on ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 56,976 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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 51,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 46,212 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit. †Front pads getting low.

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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V241 FTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 V241 FTA, 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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V241 FTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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