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V309 FCW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 FCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 159,062 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo corroded. (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 159,047 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Oil leaking from hub seal also. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Oil leaking onto rear brakes. (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo corroded. (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 157,934 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo unit corroded . (1.1.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joints are damp with oil . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 157,634 miles

Front Axle swivel joints have light misting of oil.

Pass 11 May 2023 156,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 156,195 miles

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

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Fail 13 May 2022 156,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 12 May 2021 155,529 miles

Offside Front Swivel joint has light misting of oil.

Rear Seats stowed belts not tested in rear.

Fail 5 May 2021 155,528 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leaking when engine is running. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel joint has light misting of oil.

Rear Seats stowed belts not tested in rear.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 155,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 152,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 147,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 143,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 139,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 135,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 119,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 113,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 107,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,439 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 63,166 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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V309 FCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V309 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 V309 FCW registered?

V309 FCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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