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V306 FCW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,787 mi
Last recorded32,787 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 FCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 32,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,369 miles

service brake efficiency low 57%

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,986 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 26,986 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,947 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 22,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal pad becoming worn

n/s/front wiper blade becoming worn

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,744 miles

clutch pedal pad becoming worn

n/s/front wiper blade becoming worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,829 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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V306 FCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V306 FCW, 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 V306 FCW registered?

V306 FCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V306 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V306 FCW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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