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V575 FHC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,751 mi
Last recorded119,751 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV575 FHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 119,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 119,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 118,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,531 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 118,242 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 118,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,072 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 116,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,006 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded and have pitting

both front shocker cones have corrosion

offside and nearside rear outrigger body support has corrosion

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

steering shocker has wear to lower bush

Fail 23 Jul 2014 114,006 miles

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

both front brake discs inner faces corroded and have pitting

both front shocker cones have corrosion

offside and nearside rear outrigger body support has corrosion

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

steering shocker has wear to lower bush

Pass 25 Jul 2013 112,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s rear chassis outriggers have heavy corrosion[ holed],not within prescribed areas

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

offside front swivel hub has minor oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 112,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear chassis outriggers have corrosion ( holed )

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

offside front swivel hub has minor oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 109,720 miles

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

offside and anearside rear brake discs have wear and inner faces are corrodes

offside front swivel hub seal as slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 109,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and anearside rear brake discs have wear and inner faces are corrodes

offside front swivel hub seal as slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 107,899 miles

nearside front seatbelt has minor damage

nearside rear upper shocker bushes have wear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 100,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,648 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,908 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 84,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,791 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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V575 FHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V575 FHC, 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 V575 FHC registered?

V575 FHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V575 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V575 FHC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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