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V448 FJR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,777 mi
Last recorded89,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 FJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 89,743 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded

chassis corroded

side steps corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,133 miles

chassis corroded

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

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

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

body corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid (1.1.11 (c))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable drag link arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

ignition lock sticky in operation

Fail 16 Jul 2022 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing axle swivel housing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspected front swivel running dry of lubricant (filler plug untouched)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable drag link arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

ignition lock sticky in operation

Fail 29 Jun 2022 85,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to staybar mount at various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to stay bar mount at various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,012 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,270 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 80,270 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2019 76,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,463 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 75,463 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support/outrigger excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/tow-bar support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear reverse light nonoperational

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,439 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 66,439 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,817 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 475,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,783 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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V448 FJR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V448 FJR, 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 V448 FJR registered?

V448 FJR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V448 FJR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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