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V967 FCD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,337 mi
Last recorded104,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV967 FCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 104,337 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 104,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside hub seal leaking

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

Pass 13 May 2025
Fail 13 May 2025

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022
Fail 20 Jul 2022

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019

Coolant leak

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear part of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,839 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corossion

slight coolant leak

Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,817 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,805 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 74,805 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,836 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,146 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,169 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 48,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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V967 FCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V967 FCD, 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 V967 FCD registered?

V967 FCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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