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V954 FGV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,451 mi
Last recorded78,451 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 FGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension units slightly rusted

Fail 13 Nov 2025 78,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning flickering (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning flickering (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension units slightly rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,974 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,723 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 77,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 76,146 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2021 74,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 71,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 65,329 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 65,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,521 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 59,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,208 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,171 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,758 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,684 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,380 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,321 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,641 miles

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006
Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,349 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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V954 FGV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V954 FGV, 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 V954 FGV registered?

V954 FGV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V954 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V954 FGV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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