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V790 FGV

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

188,583 mi
Last recorded188,583 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 FGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 188,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 187,609 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 187,089 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 187,089 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 186,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 186,064 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 185,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 185,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 185,503 miles

all tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2018 185,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 185,098 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 184,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 184,257 miles

rear brake pads, both inner, getting low

rear brake pipes are a little rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2015 184,257 miles

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

rear brake pads, both inner, getting low

rear brake pipes are a little rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2014 181,383 miles

front seat belts have damage

Pass 10 Jan 2013 174,469 miles

all front steering joints, rubber gators heavely perrished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 165,576 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 160,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 152,329 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 141,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 131,452 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 114,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 94,265 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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V790 FGV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V790 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V790 FGV registered?

V790 FGV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V790 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V790 FGV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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