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V490 FDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,471 mi
Last recorded96,471 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 FDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,471 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 96,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,691 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,681 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,347 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,207 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,638 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 56,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,677 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 47,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,909 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 42,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 38,388 miles

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

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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V490 FDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V490 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 V490 FDE registered?

V490 FDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V490 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 FDE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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