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V744 FCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

198,314 mi
Last recorded198,314 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 FCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 198,314 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 198,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 195,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 195,059 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 192,451 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 192,451 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 190,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 190,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 186,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 186,484 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded to excess [ in front of n/s/r wheel] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed and cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 183,044 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember end plate holed and corroded.{infront of rear wheel] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filter insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2020 183,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar bracket bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember end plate holed and corroded.{infront of rear wheel] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2019 177,980 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 177,978 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 173,984 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 173,984 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 165,042 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement donut bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement donut bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 165,042 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement donut bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement donut bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 156,355 miles

Offside Front sphere hub oil seal leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2016 156,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front sphere hub oil seal leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 148,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 148,561 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 139,605 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 139,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 130,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 119,716 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 119,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 119,191 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

rear cross member badly corroded(tow bar not fitted)

slight cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2012 119,183 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split,recommend replacement

nearside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wiper blade split,recommend replacement

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

rear cross member badly corroded(tow bar not fitted)

slight cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2011 118,608 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 113,286 miles

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

Possible/very minor slight fuel seapage from around fuel pressure regulator

Pass 4 Apr 2009 106,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 100,148 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 100,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 90,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 90,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 81,102 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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V744 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 V744 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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V744 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V744 FCC shows 37 tests with a 56.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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