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V934 FNT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV934 FNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 129,023 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 129,009 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Seatback missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger/chassis leg heavily corroded, inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/crossmember/body mount Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg heavily corroded In various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box idler arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg heavily corroded In various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded bolted onto front crossmember (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,169 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering linkage (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 127,169 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering linkage (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,377 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 125,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,098 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 105,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake pads appears to be wearing low

Fail 19 Jul 2010 105,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake pads appears to be wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,235 miles

rear pads low.

signs of surface corrosion around offside front seat belt anchor.

slight play nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 84,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 804,132 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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V934 FNT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V934 FNT, 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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V934 FNT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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