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V397 FPF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,425 mi
Last recorded88,425 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 FPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,425 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 88,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 88,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sus mount to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,477 miles

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,600 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play On drag link as marked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,369 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,369 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 79,858 miles

Offside Front Drop arm ball joint gator split.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,273 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint! (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering Damper bush Worn Excessive free play.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,573 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,573 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,653 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 63,025 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 63,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 55,422 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Light switch broken

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,515 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,515 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,851 miles

Front of vehicle damaged

Nearside front outer tractor seal weeping

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 40,851 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front of vehicle damaged

Nearside front outer tractor seal weeping

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 34,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,046 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,686 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 18,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

off side and near side rear triangular bushes worn

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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V397 FPF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V397 FPF, 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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V397 FPF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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