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V275 FAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,205 mi
Last recorded63,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 FAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,205 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 63,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,232 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 50,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 450,769 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 450,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 129,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 12,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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V275 FAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V275 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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What year was V275 FAD registered?

V275 FAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V275 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V275 FAD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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