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V641 FSL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV641 FSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 159,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 157,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 153,723 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 153,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 149,655 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 149,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 146,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 146,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush at axle mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure rear bonnet hinge broken (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush at axle mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 144,450 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 142,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 140,264 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 May 2014 136,962 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 133,505 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 May 2012 129,454 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 123,944 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 May 2011 125,615 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 125,614 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2010 121,965 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 121,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 117,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,621 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 108,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 100,488 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 100,482 miles

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

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

Both rear shocks have slightly worn upper and lower bushes.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 81,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 81,679 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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V641 FSL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V641 FSL, 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 V641 FSL registered?

V641 FSL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V641 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V641 FSL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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