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V373 FCD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,833 mi
Last recorded134,833 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 FCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 134,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,571 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint slight movement ()

Rear cross member corroded

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,753 miles

Nearside Rear cross member corroded outside prescribed area for tow bar and suspension

Fail 23 Mar 2016 127,753 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear cross member corroded outside prescribed area for tow bar and suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2015 127,165 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to rear cross member nearside outside prescribed area

cover missing from nearside seat belt stalk

nearside rear tyre has perished area to inner side wall

stickers to upper and lower section of windscreen but not in view of road

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,192 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to n/s of rear cross member

slight movement in (steering) pitman arm ball joint

Fail 17 Feb 2014 120,192 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to n/s of rear cross member

slight movement in (steering) pitman arm ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,276 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 114,276 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,748 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,571 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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V373 FCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V373 FCD, 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 V373 FCD registered?

V373 FCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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