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V783 FBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,498 mi
Last recorded135,498 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 FBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,586 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 127,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,932 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe twisted, but not pinched (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius rod, at axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 115,126 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure steering shaft at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard bar at chassis mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare on os front (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe twisted, but not pinched (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius rod, at axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 105,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,802 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 988,003 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,133 miles

bolts in lower hub housing loose

n/s/f caliper pipe fouling front spring on full lock

o/s h/lamp lens cracked

rear prop shaft rear joint worn

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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V783 FBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V783 FBC, 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 V783 FBC registered?

V783 FBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V783 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 FBC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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