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V251 FAH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,631 mi
Last recorded189,631 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 189,631 miles

Various corrosion to all suspension and chassis

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 189,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion to all suspension and chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2024 188,944 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 188,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Fail 22 Nov 2023 188,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 187,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 187,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 186,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 185,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt mechanism slightly defective

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

front bumper corroded

rear chassis starting to corrode middle cross memeber

Fail 6 Nov 2020 185,514 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Vacuum servo/ brake master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

O/S/F Seat belt mechanism defective

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

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode middle cross memeber

front bumper corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 184,735 miles

Front of bumper and chassis corroded

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

Rear chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear discs corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 183,350 miles

Front bump and Front of chassis starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 183,297 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front bump and Front of chassis starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 179,444 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 179,443 miles

Fuel system component leaking FILTER HOUSING (7.2.3)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 172,826 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 172,787 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 164,902 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

OIL ON PARKING BRAKE SHOES - ONLY JUST PASSED

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER NOT SUPPORTED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CHASSIS TO REAR AXLE FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

VARIOUS BODY PANELS BADLY DENTED

Fail 10 Nov 2015 164,902 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

OIL ON PARKING BRAKE SHOES - ONLY JUST PASSED

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER NOT SUPPORTED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CHASSIS TO REAR AXLE FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

VARIOUS BODY PANELS BADLY DENTED

Pass 10 Nov 2014 156,087 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 7 Nov 2013 148,671 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 148,666 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

oil leaking and excessive play in front and rear transfer output shafts.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 142,171 miles

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 142,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 134,568 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 134,568 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 129,360 miles

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

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

oil / diesel leak from o/s rear of engine

tracking could be out,inside edges of both front tyres wearing

w/screen washers only just provide enough water

Fail 21 Oct 2010 129,360 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil / diesel leak from o/s rear of engine

tracking could be out,inside edges of both front tyres wearing

w/screen washers only just provide enough water

Pass 11 Nov 2009 126,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 117,857 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 106,064 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,437 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 81,421 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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V251 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V251 FAH, 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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V251 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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