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V758 FFJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,976 mi
Last recorded173,976 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV758 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 173,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres perishing slightly

Slight rusting to various chassis areas

Fail 25 Jul 2018 173,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

body of vehicle has slight corrosion in various places

centre row of seats not fitted at time of test

some free play felt at steering wheel- not excessive at present steering box adjustment may be required

Pass 24 May 2017 162,077 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH REAR (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WIPERS POOR

Fail 16 May 2017 161,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE AND PIPE TO NEAR/SIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion BOTH REAR (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WIPERS POOR

Pass 27 May 2016 156,117 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 156,099 miles

Ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 145,194 miles

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

slight play drop arm joint

Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 130,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear outer outrigger corroded.

Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 130,617 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear outer outrigger corroded.

Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 130,320 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 121,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,522 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 110,522 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 100,609 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 100,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 93,270 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 93,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,477 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 78,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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V758 FFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V758 FFJ, 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 V758 FFJ registered?

V758 FFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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