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V939 FCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,228 mi
Last recorded191,228 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV939 FCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 191,228 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 184,080 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 176,082 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 167,317 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 160,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,319 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 142,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 135,901 miles

corrosion at front o/s shock absorber turret.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,207 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 129,118 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 121,060 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,440 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 974,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 894,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,965 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,305 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 63,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,544 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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V939 FCC 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 90.9%.

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 V939 FCC, 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

How do I check the history of V939 FCC?

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What year was V939 FCC registered?

V939 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V939 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V939 FCC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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