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V773 FHR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,560 mi
Last recorded133,560 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV773 FHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 133,560 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Marked from door slam (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 133,560 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp sticking/won't reslease under load (7.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp sticking/won't reslease under load (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp sticking/won't reslease under load (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Marked from door slam (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 129,527 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damage from door slam (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Plastic clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper corroded

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damage from door slam (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering lock inoperative

Fail 7 Nov 2018 129,527 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp won't release under load (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damage from door slam (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Plastic clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper corroded

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damage from door slam (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering lock inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 125,608 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both (6.1.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box drop arm loose (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cone turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear mud flap broken off and bracket damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside door check strap broken

Offside side step deteriorated

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 125,529 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out-rigger to which radius rod attaches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out-rigger to which radius rod attaches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Where penultimate cross-member meets chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Where chassis meets rear cross-member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Clasp outer plastic casing broken off (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic casing missing from clasp (5.2.4a)

Nearside side step rear bracket missing

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened light damage from door (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load clasp outer plastic casing damaged but functional (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear mud flap missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened light damage from door (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 115,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,944 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 109,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 105,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 105,263 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear fog lamp cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2009 103,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,369 miles

slight damage to seat belts and stalks

slight fault with indicator stalk

slight wear in steering idler joint

Pass 7 Oct 2005 83,371 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 83,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FHR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V773 FHR, 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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V773 FHR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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