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V705 FKU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

165,203 mi
Last recorded165,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 FKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 165,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 151,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 136,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear prop UJ worn

Fail 10 Jul 2023 121,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear prop UJ worn

Pass 13 Jul 2022 117,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis is weak with corrosions and have been repaired in places

front hubs seals leaking grease

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2022 117,801 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank carrier excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure and offside middle body mounting to chassis excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis is weak with corrosions and have been repaired in places

front hubs seals leaking grease

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2021 116,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside head light is slightly dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front hub seals leaking slightly

vehicle chassis is weak with corroded in places and has been repair in places

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

reverse lamp not working

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,579 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake valve on bulkhead damp

front bumper damaged and corroded

slight damp on steering box

Fail 1 Apr 2019 113,575 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake valve on bulkhead damp

centre and rear exhaust flanges coorded and thin

exhaust hanger corroded off

front bumper damaged and corroded

slight damp on steering box

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt and offside front (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

damp on steering box

front bumper is damage and corroded

oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2018 112,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt and offside front (5.2.2a)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

damp on steering box

front bumper is damage and corroded

oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,747 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal has slightly long travel, not considered spongey

centre and rear exhaust flanges poor condition

centre exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure

damp on steering box

engine cover fitted

n/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2017 109,737 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement corner broken off (6.3.4g)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust flanges poor condition

centre exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure

damp on steering box

engine cover fitted

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,295 miles

oil leaks & damp on power steering box

Fail 11 Mar 2016 107,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

slight damp on steering box

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust flanges poor condition

damp on steering box

front steering pivot points have a slight seapage of grease

slight diff oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,380 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 78,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,845 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 76,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,422 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 169,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V705 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V705 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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V705 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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