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V301 FGG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,584 mi
Last recorded125,584 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 FGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2022 125,584 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle unsafe to carry out decelerometer (1.2.1 (g))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on the gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached for the PTO for the winch (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tow bar projecting out of front bumper

covered in mudd underneath

Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,955 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 120,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 118,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,984 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 114,975 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis ends (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis ends (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

extensive repairs carried to vehiclke structure

n/s/r tyre sidewall kerb damage

under body and chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Feb 2015 113,660 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 113,660 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,406 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 109,739 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 109,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 108,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 108,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 103,213 miles

front brake discs excessivly worn and front pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,682 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,579 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

power take off universal joint excessively worn

Pass 14 Feb 2009 96,077 miles

all brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Feb 2009 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 87,563 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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V301 FGG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V301 FGG, 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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V301 FGG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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