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V676 FCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,255 mi
Last recorded94,255 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV676 FCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,255 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,220 miles

Accident damage N/S/Front wing.

Drivers seat torn

Fail 13 Oct 2010 92,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident damage N/S/Front wing.

Drivers seat torn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 88,935 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,935 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,979 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 84,979 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,850 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 79,850 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,492 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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V676 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V676 FCC, 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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V676 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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