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V930 FDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,523 mi
Last recorded163,523 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV930 FDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 163,523 miles

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

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

both front hub seals have slight play

Pass 2 May 2025 160,079 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 158,331 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 155,412 miles

both front hub seals slight oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2022 153,321 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 153,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both front axle hub seals leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,519 miles

Front Wiper motor/mechanism slow

Front hub seals have a slight leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs to chassis covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 144,462 miles

chassis repairs covered in under seal

clutch operation stiff

Pass 5 Sep 2018 136,727 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 125,569 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 125,539 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,398 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,530 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,894 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 104,885 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,503 miles

slight bend in trackrod arm

Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,705 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 89,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,160 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,749 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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V930 FDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V930 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V930 FDV registered?

V930 FDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V930 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V930 FDV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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