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V515 FAH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,059 mi
Last recorded140,059 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 140,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis condition poor

underbody condition poor

Pass 4 Apr 2025 138,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 133,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 133,404 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seatbox (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,196 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a lot welding underside , also rust outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 114,991 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 114,854 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A Pillar Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A Frame Top mount to Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 104,869 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 104,867 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body to Chassis Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,856 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 95,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 86,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,026 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 79,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Suspension arm (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cone shaped part of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Fouling lower part/base of coil spring (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 79,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount tube (marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wired wrong (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount tube (marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wired wrong (1.2.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 78,967 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of control arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 75,193 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,555 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,909 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,155 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,375 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 40,370 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cable underbonnet appears incorrectly routed/pulled taut(bonnet release?)Not causing any particular problem.

locking fuel cap did not appear function when replaced after checking.

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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V515 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V515 FAH, 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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V515 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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