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V65 FGF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

143,461 mi
Last recorded143,461 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 FGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 143,461 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 139,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 136,157 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,260 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 133,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 128,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 124,128 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,777 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 114,777 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 109,344 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,698 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 105,698 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 100,633 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,482 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,731 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play steering damper rubber bush

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,904 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 73,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,185 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,817 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,021 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 51,019 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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V65 FGF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V65 FGF, 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 V65 FGF registered?

V65 FGF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V65 FGF safe to buy?

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