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V397 FUJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,040 mi
Last recorded104,040 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,730 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 98,605 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 95,156 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 92,021 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 89,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 85,713 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer rigg (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,018 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,070 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,399 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,182 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,036 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,909 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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V397 FUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V397 FUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V397 FUJ registered?

V397 FUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V397 FUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V397 FUJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V397 FUJ have outstanding finance?

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