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V96 FGF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,703 mi
Last recorded71,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 FGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 71,703 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,983 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,616 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,070 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,245 miles

Advise that seat belts in boot not tested due to customers belongings in boot area.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,680 miles

Steering damper lower bush worn, knock through steering.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,382 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,153 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,153 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,928 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 32,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,001 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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V96 FGF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V96 FGF, 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

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What year was V96 FGF registered?

V96 FGF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V96 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V96 FGF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V96 FGF have outstanding finance?

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