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V668 FKU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

164,000 mi
Last recorded164,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 FKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 164,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 163,979 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shockabsorber mounting tower corroded off (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower hub swivel joint worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle ball joint on top of diff worn

rear propshaft universal joint worn

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2023 162,155 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 162,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear radius arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear radius arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 160,561 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust detiriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2021 158,849 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 156,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,707 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 150,660 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HUBS ARE STARTING TO DAMP

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON AKK STEAL BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS

Fail 2 May 2018 150,638 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F & O/S/F HUBS ARE STARTING TO DAMP

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON AKK STEAL BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,087 miles

General corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2017 147,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

General corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2016 144,567 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to rear body suports

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

vehicle heaverly corroded reqiures compleat under seal

Fail 14 Mar 2016

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also ball joint worn to excess (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis also step insecure (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

vehicle heaverly corroded reqiures compleat under seal

Pass 2 Mar 2015 141,127 miles

slight play in rear uj

Fail 27 Feb 2015 141,127 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

steering arm ball joint dust cover poor

Pass 7 Apr 2014 137,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,854 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 132,794 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 123,072 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside 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 13 Jun 2011 113,564 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 113,558 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear crossmember holed and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 95,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 95,047 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 86,821 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 198,927 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 78,334 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 133,742 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,027 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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V668 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V668 FKU, 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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V668 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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