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V302 FGG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,604 mi
Last recorded147,604 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 FGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 147,604 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 147,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Between flexy and caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 146,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 144,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 141,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 137,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,736 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed a post corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 136,733 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed a post corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 133,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 131,089 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 131,089 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 120,487 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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V302 FGG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V302 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V302 FGG registered?

V302 FGG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V302 FGG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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