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V270 FAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,467 mi
Last recorded223,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 FAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 223,467 miles

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

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

Rear halfshafts worn in hub carriers

Fail 16 Jul 2021 223,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (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 steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear halfshafts worn in hub carriers

Pass 18 Feb 2020 222,846 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Floor corroded and perforated, but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear joint worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering damper bush worn.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 222,843 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Floor corroded and perforated, but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear joint worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering damper bush worn.

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Locking device not in place. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 215,884 miles

Chassis rails rusty condition

Engine cover

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front floor pan corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light unit smashed

Fail 4 Dec 2018 215,859 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Chassis rails rusty condition

Engine cover

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front floor pan corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light unit smashed

Pass 28 Jun 2017 215,287 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush upper and lower (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 213,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and o/s/f (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle mounted end of arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner discs surfaces worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 213,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure and o/s/f (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting and o/s/r (6.6.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and o/s/f (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle mounted end of arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner discs surfaces worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 208,829 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 208,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 204,355 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 204,355 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 197,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front door hinges worn

Fail 26 Jun 2013 197,914 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front door hinges worn

Fail 27 Jun 2012 187,880 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover missing from middle seatbelt stalk

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in steering damper bushes

tapley brake test carried out (rollers out of order)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 187,880 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cover missing from middle seatbelt stalk

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in steering damper bushes

tapley brake test carried out (rollers out of order)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 178,528 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cover missing from n/s/f seatbelt stalk

slight leak from power steering box

slight wear in steering damper bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2011 178,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cover missing from n/s/f seatbelt stalk

slight leak from power steering box

slight wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2010 168,408 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear in steering damper bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2009 155,974 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Feb 2008 144,249 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 144,241 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 121,044 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f o/s/f hub seals slightly weeping

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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V270 FAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V270 FAD, 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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V270 FAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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