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V387 FRN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 FRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 80,657 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,347 miles

Offside Front swivel housing slightly leaking

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slightly leaking.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Fail 16 Sep 2025 79,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front swivel housing slightly leaking

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slightly leaking.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc face front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 77,062 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber turret mounting welded

Nearside Front swivel housing slight play

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,527 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 76,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,593 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,421 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,417 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s and o/s fouling suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached turret mounting bolts broken / tack welded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,394 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 68,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,015 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

slight play in all axle tie bar bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,134 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 65,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,758 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 58,755 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in rear prop joint

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,319 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,413 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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V387 FRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V387 FRN, 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 V387 FRN registered?

V387 FRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V387 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V387 FRN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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