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V251 FFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

120,922 mi
Last recorded120,922 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,404 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,708 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 17 Jan 2020 104,111 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,655 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,398 miles

both front tyres wearing

offside front caliper brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 94,267 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 94,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 92,188 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 92,188 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,770 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2013 78,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,579 miles

nearside front steering ball joint boot spilt

rear seats not in use

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,054 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corrded

nearside rear seatbelt latch slightly sticky

numberplate lamp slightly dim

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,411 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,289 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,503 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 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V251 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 V251 FFO registered?

V251 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V251 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 FFO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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