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V785 FDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 FDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,839 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 90,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 90,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,195 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,956 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 86,789 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively trans end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 85,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,585 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,427 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 78,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,829 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,633 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,401 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 72,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,176 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,176 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,459 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise play in front propshaft front uj

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,865 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

stone chips in screen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,293 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 63,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 55,554 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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V785 FDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V785 FDL, 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 V785 FDL registered?

V785 FDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V785 FDL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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