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V83 FFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,024 mi
Last recorded196,024 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 FFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 196,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 194,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak both front traction joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak n/s rear hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One Bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in both front hubs

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front hockey bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 193,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 193,961 miles

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Steering damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 191,482 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 190,635 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 186,690 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 185,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 184,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 183,161 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 183,161 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 180,783 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 178,842 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 176,633 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 176,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 172,245 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 168,783 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 168,783 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 166,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 164,378 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 164,378 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 161,144 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 157,584 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 157,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 154,011 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 151,840 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 144,941 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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V83 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V83 FFO, 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 V83 FFO registered?

V83 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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