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V535 FAH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 98,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,411 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,194 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 90,164 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,090 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,869 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,539 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,703 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 34,679 miles

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

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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V535 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V535 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V535 FAH registered?

V535 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V535 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V535 FAH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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