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V710 FKU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,501 mi
Last recorded108,501 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV710 FKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,501 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

all discs rusty osf pads worn

front axle swivels oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front caliper and both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,870 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 103,666 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 93,511 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front prop and uj worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,511 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front prop and uj worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,250 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,153 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,729 miles

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

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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V710 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V710 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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What year was V710 FKU registered?

V710 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V710 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V710 FKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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