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V659 FDD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,686 mi
Last recorded96,686 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 FDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,686 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,391 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 92,390 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,325 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak from fuel pump on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak from fuel pump on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,463 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 82,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 82,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,036 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,017 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 44,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 5,400 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 4,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear mudguard insecure

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear mudguard insecure

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Jul 2007 19,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 117,495 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 104,544 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

offside front washer jet weak

offside rear tyre tread worn in centre of tyre

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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V659 FDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V659 FDD, 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 V659 FDD registered?

V659 FDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V659 FDD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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