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V972 FDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,228 mi
Last recorded164,228 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 FDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 164,228 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 153,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 147,978 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 135,654 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion starting to appear to chassis and body mount brackets and rear cross member brackets

Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,519 miles

Rear advise slight play in axle top ball joint

Fail 7 Nov 2016 131,511 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear u/j ()

Rear advise slight play in axle top ball joint

advise clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 129,189 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 129,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broke (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 126,709 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 126,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,598 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 123,592 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 120,186 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,912 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 111,912 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

minor damage to rear foglight

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Fail 12 Nov 2010 102,390 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

minor damage to rear foglight

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,258 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,603 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 84,602 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,812 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 76,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,649 miles

corrosion forming on all metal brake pipes

front number plate starting to fade

vehicle in dirty conditon

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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V972 FDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V972 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.

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V972 FDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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