MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,045 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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)
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
near side front hub seal just starting to leak
near side front hub seal just starting to leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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