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V71 FFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,768 mi
Last recorded203,768 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 203,768 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 203,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 202,850 miles

o/s and n/s front hub oil seals seeping

Pass 31 Oct 2019 201,974 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 201,974 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front number plate obscured by winch hook

Offside Front swivel joint has bad leak of grease

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Central Front winch hook not secure and causing possible injury

Pass 30 Oct 2018 199,946 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 199,943 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at inner face of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at inner face of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low at o/s rear brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 199,314 miles

o/s rear door step mount starting to corrode

Fail 13 Oct 2017 199,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front chassis outrigger marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at under side of chassis leg in two places marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil on inner face (3.5.1h)

o/s rear door step mount starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2016 198,909 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 198,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 197,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 191,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 184,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 174,034 miles

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

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

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

steering damper has slight worn bush

Pass 6 Oct 2011 160,804 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 147,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 133,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 120,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 106,464 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 946,643 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 946,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 86,243 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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V71 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V71 FFO, 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 V71 FFO registered?

V71 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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