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V439 FEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

257,398 mi
Last recorded257,398 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 FEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 257,398 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 255,343 miles

Filler cap slight damage but still appears to seal

Fail 29 May 2025 255,314 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension turret corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Filler cap slight damage but still appears to seal

Front Lower MacPherson strut, both sides, lower bush perishing and cracked but still performing function at time of test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 249,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension.

x4 coil springs corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 244,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 238,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 228,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 221,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 213,941 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 203,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 200,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 192,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 182,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 175,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 160,544 miles

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

rear centre suspension arm ball joint slight play/wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Fail 11 Feb 2011 160,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

rear centre suspension arm ball joint slight play/wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Pass 5 Feb 2010 146,695 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 133,378 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 122,959 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 122,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s door hinges excessivly worn o/s check strap broken rear brake pads low prop shaft bolts loose play in handbrake hub

Pass 25 Jul 2007 113,593 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 113,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

no key for drivers door or side compartments ,any key opens passenger door

Pass 31 Jul 2006 105,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 89,674 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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V439 FEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V439 FEC, 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 V439 FEC registered?

V439 FEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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