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V675 FLD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,991 mi
Last recorded157,991 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV675 FLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 157,991 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 156,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 154,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 152,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 150,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 147,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 147,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 145,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,763 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 134,249 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 129,913 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 125,352 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,376 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 119,375 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 114,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,148 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 98,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 92,907 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 92,907 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 87,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 87,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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V675 FLD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V675 FLD, 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 V675 FLD registered?

V675 FLD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V675 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V675 FLD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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