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V956 FCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,159 mi
Last recorded110,159 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 FCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 110,159 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside centre crossmember outer end plate corroded/holed - not seriously weakened

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

nearside and offside front floor corroded/holed - not within prescribed area

slight play and leak on both front steering spheres

Fail 17 Dec 2025 110,159 miles

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside centre crossmember outer end plate corroded/holed - not seriously weakened

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

nearside and offside front floor corroded/holed - not within prescribed area

slight play and leak on both front steering spheres

Pass 20 Dec 2024 107,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,579 miles

Leakage from both front swivel hubs.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in front lower swivel joints, both sides.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,844 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,653 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive handbrake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,958 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area. (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (Rear U/J of front prop)

Fail 2 Oct 2020 94,848 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,109 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 92,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective Front drag link (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,991 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Axle swivel joint seals weeping

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nsr / osr service brake performance lower than expected

washer switch deteriorated but works

Pass 30 Sep 2017 85,851 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front axle sphere seals leaking slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2016 82,301 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm off steering box has play in joint possible play in bush on steering arm shocker (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front axle sphere seals leaking slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,426 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 75,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,460 miles

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

nearside front hub seal slightly weeping oil

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,525 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 67,525 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,887 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,887 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,042 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,871 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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V956 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V956 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.

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V956 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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