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V778 FHR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

296,373 mi
Last recorded296,373 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 FHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 296,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 290,711 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 281,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 274,356 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 274,175 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 265,548 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 265,146 miles

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

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted all pads (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop, rear joint. one cap rusty (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 254,853 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 254,822 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 246,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 239,550 miles

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

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 239,550 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 230,686 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 230,686 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 220,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 210,380 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 198,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 198,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 190,363 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 190,363 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 181,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 174,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 165,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 154,915 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 145,139 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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V778 FHR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V778 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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What year was V778 FHR registered?

V778 FHR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V778 FHR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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