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V929 FDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 FDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 85,402 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hubs slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 83,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness of backing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both axle swivel housings damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing slightly on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember on underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember on face of member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering damper has slightly worn bush.

Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness of backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front swivel hubs slightly damp

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of chassis near rear arm front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger bottom of a post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of chassis near rear arm front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering damper has worn bush

Fail 8 Aug 2024 82,303 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coolant leak expansion bottle empty, and pink stain on n/s of engine where top radiator hose connects

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness of backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front swivel hubs slightly damp

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of chassis near rear arm front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger bottom of a post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of chassis near rear arm front mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering damper has worn bush

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (UJ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,438 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub has a slight leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,614 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,604 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,671 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,754 miles

front pads getting low /corrosion in rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,465 miles

slight play in rear strut mounts , corrosion in o/s/r body mount , slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 69,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 69,730 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 68,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,740 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,428 miles

n/s top door hinge pin broken

o/s lower door hinge pin broken

Fail 10 Aug 2009 64,428 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

n/s top door hinge pin broken

o/s lower door hinge pin broken

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,286 miles

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

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

clucth pedal rubber worn

o/s lower door hinge broken

steering damper bush worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,317 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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V929 FDV 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 V929 FDV, 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 V929 FDV registered?

V929 FDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V929 FDV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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