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V665 FDD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,045 mi
Last recorded18,045 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 FDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 18,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 16,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 16,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,443 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 2 Jun 2014 130,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,919 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 121,919 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front prop shaft uj worn

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,219 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 121,219 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 112,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front hub seal just starting to leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,264 miles

near side front hub seal just starting to leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 107,328 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 107,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 153,932 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 153,932 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 138,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 132,333 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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V665 FDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 V665 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 V665 FDD registered?

V665 FDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V665 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V665 FDD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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