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V769 FFJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

126,487 mi
Last recorded126,487 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,487 miles

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

Evidence front tyre has rubbed torque arms

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some minor cracking in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 126,487 miles

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

Evidence front tyre has rubbed torque arms

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some minor cracking in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 126,155 miles

Evidence front tyres have rubbed torque arms

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some minor craking in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 126,153 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Hole in seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Evidence front tyres have rubbed torque arms

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some minor craking in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,094 miles

Evidence front tyres have rubbed torque arms

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Some scuffing to front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 126,093 miles

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

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

Evidence front tyres have rubbed torque arms

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Some scuffing to front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 125,862 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 125,858 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 125,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,879 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 123,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2017 121,083 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 185,239 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 119,390 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 117,048 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 117,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 114,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,932 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 87,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

non standard exhaust fitted ....stainless steel. different silencers fitted...noise level ok...

non standard horn fitted.......

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,494 miles

non standard exhaust fitted ....stainless steel. different silencers fitted...noise level ok...

non standard horn fitted.......

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,111 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 86,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,887 miles

o/s headlamp stone chipped

Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,043 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,717 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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V769 FFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V769 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V769 FFJ registered?

V769 FFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V769 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V769 FFJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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