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V773 FGV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,783 mi
Last recorded52,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV773 FGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,036 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 49,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V773 FGV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V773 FGV, 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 V773 FGV registered?

V773 FGV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V773 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V773 FGV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V773 FGV have outstanding finance?

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