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V735 FCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,944 mi
Last recorded123,944 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV735 FCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 123,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 123,719 miles

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

Slight ply from steering box arm.

Fail 19 May 2010 123,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight ply from steering box arm.

Pass 18 May 2009 118,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 111,686 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 101,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 86,242 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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V735 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V735 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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What year was V735 FCC registered?

V735 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V735 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V735 FCC shows 7 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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