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V379 FFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

134,518 mi
Last recorded134,518 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 134,518 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Slight corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper and lower hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam patterns poor both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret corroded and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel leaking

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front outer belts (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion, some areas more advanced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 131,656 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive NSF swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog light switch poor operation

Reverse light inoperativee

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both tubular outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 131,637 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead corrosion hole next to brake pedal mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop - rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush And shock body heavily corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush And shock body heavily corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 3 holes in rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Outer - both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog light switch poor operation

Reverse light inoperative

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back end of chassis corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear tubular chassis outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,519 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock absorber turrets advanced corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Swivel leaking

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop front U/J slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shrouds deteriorated both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chassis cross member corroded and weak in tow bar prescribed mounting area, no tow hitch fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion, some areas advanced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 125,774 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front front swivel weeping grease

Rear Both rear shock covers corroded

various fluid leaks under vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2022 125,774 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front front swivel weeping grease

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Both rear shock covers corroded

various fluid leaks under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads approx 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper and lower worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorber shrouds deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside general corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 123,649 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads approx 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper and lower worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorber shrouds deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside general corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,534 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both front seat belts slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front NSF swivel leaking

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,668 miles

Offside Front Slight play in offside front lower swivel joint

Fail 5 Aug 2019 118,668 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Slight play in offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 116,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,496 miles

Headlight dip switch worn.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,379 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable Hub seal leaking on to brake component, (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Headlight dip switch worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front swivel damp

dip switch worn

Fail 11 Aug 2015 105,269 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front swivel damp

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

dip switch worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,697 miles

Both front 3 point seat belts have been chewed

Engine coolant weap

Nearside front wheel swivel joint leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2014 100,683 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front 3 point seat belts have been chewed

Drivers seat securing bolts loose - Seat belt not attached to seat

Engine coolant weap

Nearside front wheel bearing has free play

Nearside front wheel swivel joint leaking

Nearside front wiper blade splitting on end

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,952 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn opn inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2010 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn opn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 66,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering joints

Fail 30 Oct 2008 61,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 10 Nov 2007 55,690 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 55,690 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,677 miles

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

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

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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V379 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 V379 FFO, 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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V379 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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