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V463 FDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV463 FDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,283 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear springs come away from cups when fully jacked up

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,283 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear springs come away from cups when fully jacked up

Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,098 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,063 miles

Chassis has had welding to rear

Fail 3 Dec 2016 99,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,444 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 96,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 94,015 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod 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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 93,987 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

chips in zones a and b of windscreen

front and rear door bottom frames very corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

gear box and rear diff leaking oil

nearside and offside door hinges worn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear cross member very corroded and covered with aluminium sheet

rear exhaust joint very corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,469 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,469 miles

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,037 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

front brake discs worn and pads appear low

nearside front hub slight oil leak

nearside front outrigger excess corrosion body is secure

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to fade

steering damper rubbers worn some movement

Fail 4 Nov 2011 85,037 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

front brake discs worn and pads appear low

nearside front hub slight oil leak

nearside front outrigger excess corrosion body is secure

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to fade

steering damper rubbers worn some movement

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,141 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front and rear axles leaking oil

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,286 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,167 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,574 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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V463 FDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V463 FDE, 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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V463 FDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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