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V823 FCD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

162,012 mi
Last recorded162,012 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 FCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 162,012 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member rotten (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 158,085 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 149,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 145,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 138,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre perishing in treads

Pass 12 Sep 2018 130,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,653 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,652 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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V823 FCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 V823 FCD, 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 V823 FCD registered?

V823 FCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V823 FCD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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