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V402 FCD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,341 mi
Last recorded175,341 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 FCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 175,341 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both fronts slight movement and both slightly weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 175,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 175,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 174,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 174,465 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 174,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 174,163 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 173,303 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 168,422 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 168,414 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 158,902 miles

Front Propshaft UJs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2015 158,902 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft UJs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 147,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 133,583 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 133,536 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 126,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 118,857 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 111,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 102,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 71,949 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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V402 FCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V402 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 V402 FCD registered?

V402 FCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V402 FCD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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