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V253 FAH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,049 mi
Last recorded164,049 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 164,049 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 164,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 164,036 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s &n/s chassis in centre of vehicle by rear suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f &n/s/f out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,605 miles

n/s side step bar corroded and weak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 156,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 156,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 151,180 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,861 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 146,818 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and near side front shock absorber support towers corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis offside and nearside and across rear crossmember corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 134,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,360 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 123,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,310 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 112,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,446 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,767 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,841 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,424 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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V253 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V253 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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What year was V253 FAH registered?

V253 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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