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V470 FDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 FDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,832 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,590 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,024 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,404 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,343 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,366 miles

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

steering box has slight leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 66,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering box has slight leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,033 miles

advise slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Fail 1 Jul 2009 60,472 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,803 miles

advise slight play in f/o/s track rod end, and slght corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2007 48,527 miles

front registration plate cracked

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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V470 FDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V470 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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What year was V470 FDE registered?

V470 FDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V470 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V470 FDE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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