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V32 FTA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,842 mi
Last recorded88,842 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 FTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 88,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 88,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Multiple Minor Fluid Leaks

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track Rod End (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track Rod End (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside Front. Slight Play In Hubs/Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,485 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated/Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 87,483 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated/Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Most Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/Underbody/Suspension Generally Corroded and Covered In Underseal

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Multiple Minor Fluid/Oil Leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2021 87,235 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/Underbody/Suspension Generally Corroded and Covered In Underseal

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Multiple Minor Fluid/Oil Leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle - Rear Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 86,399 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 85,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,061 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 84,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,007 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,007 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,136 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 83,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,473 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,226 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,959 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,484 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 79,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,514 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 68,373 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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V32 FTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V32 FTA, 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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V32 FTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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