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V614 FCJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

289,991 mi
Last recorded289,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 FCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 289,991 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 287,762 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 285,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 285,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 281,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 274,716 miles

Slight play at steering wheel boss

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 274,707 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 269,537 miles

Central Oil leak front /rear diffs ()

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak hub area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak hub area ()

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 269,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working switch probably not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

Central Oil leak front /rear diffs ()

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak hub area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak hub area ()

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 260,313 miles

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle case end (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 260,306 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle case end (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 252,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 252,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 249,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 247,847 miles

both beam patterns require attention soon

steering wheel requires self centering soon

Pass 24 Mar 2011 241,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 226,153 miles

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

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

front mudflaps insecure

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2010 226,153 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front mudflaps insecure

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2009 184,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 184,152 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 145,682 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 145,682 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 108,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 730,047 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 730,047 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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V614 FCJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V614 FCJ, 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 V614 FCJ registered?

V614 FCJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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