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V970 FDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,056 mi
Last recorded28,056 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 FDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 28,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,564 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,554 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,419 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,496 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,496 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,646 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 19,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 10,029 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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V970 FDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V970 FDV, 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 V970 FDV registered?

V970 FDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V970 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 FDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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