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V816 FBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,699 mi
Last recorded188,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 FBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 188,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

n/s & o/s/f out riggers corroded but in prescribed areas or affecting steering suspension or brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2018 177,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 177,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 171,287 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear upper shock bushes worn but still functioning (2.4.F.3)

rear xmember corroded but no tow hitch fitted,so not within any prescribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2016 165,743 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 158,559 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 153,701 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 148,850 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 148,850 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

intercooler behind grill in poor condition.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 142,273 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 142,270 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2011 130,268 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 130,268 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 120,853 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 120,853 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 114,006 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 112,460 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 108,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,676 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 95,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both front discs worn

Both front tyres approaching min tread depth

Both rear shock absorber top mount rubbers deteriorating

brake pedal anti slip pad deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2005 81,275 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 81,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V816 FBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V816 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 V816 FBC registered?

V816 FBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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