MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V442 FPT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V442 FPT, 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
How do I check the history of V442 FPT?
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What year was V442 FPT registered?
V442 FPT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V442 FPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for V442 FPT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V442 FPT have outstanding finance?
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