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V876 FBJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,988 mi
Last recorded108,988 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 FBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 108,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,220 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

offside front hub/swivel damp

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,039 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,869 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 104,866 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under-seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aims slightly poor.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily under-sealed.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,934 miles

wiper fast speed not working

Fail 3 Jan 2018 102,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings locking bolt insecure on track rod arm (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings locking bolt insecure on track rod arm (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,569 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 102,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

slight leak from power steering pump

slight play in drop arm ball joint

steering box damp

swivel hubs damp

Fail 4 Nov 2015 100,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

slight leak from power steering pump

slight play in drop arm ball joint

steering box damp

swivel hubs damp

Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,730 miles

Slight play in nearside rear lower shock bushes.

Three tyres s rated and offside rear tyre Q rated.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,597 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Slight oil leak from front diff pinion seal.

Slight pitting on nearside swivel hub.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,479 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

indicator stalks slightly loose

Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,570 miles

Exhaust very rusty.

Power steering box damp.

Under side of vehicle rusty.(oil spray required)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,691 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 86,980 miles

front diff damp

Fail 24 Oct 2007 86,980 miles

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

front diff damp

Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,286 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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V876 FBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V876 FBJ, 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 V876 FBJ registered?

V876 FBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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