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V991 FNB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,003 mi
Last recorded138,003 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 FNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 138,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 137,987 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 137,987 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmemder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 136,908 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

ladders partially cover rear number plate

Fail 13 May 2021 136,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

ladders partially cover rear number plate

Pass 20 May 2020 134,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 134,207 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside side step corroded very weak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,577 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 128,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 126,808 miles

Front Brake disc corrosion.

Front Brake pads starting to brake up.

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

Offside Wiper splitting.

Rear Exhaust hanger loose.

Steering damper bushes worn.

Fail 9 Feb 2017 126,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet broken. (8.2.3)

Front Brake disc corrosion.

Front Brake pads starting to brake up.

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

Offside Wiper splitting.

Rear Exhaust hanger loose.

Steering damper bushes worn.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 125,433 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 125,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,172 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 120,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,415 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust mountings rusting

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 21 Aug 2014 118,415 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

exhaust mountings rusting

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,314 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear X member rusting

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 8 Sep 2012 102,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front chassis rusting both sides

nearside wiper poor

offside rear X member rusting

rear exhaust mounting rusting

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,853 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear chassis X member rusting

steering damper bushes worn/play

Pass 27 Aug 2010 840,324 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 84,019 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,987 miles

n/s/f drive shaft joint has slight fluid leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,435 miles

o/s/f hub oil seal has very slight leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,484 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,913 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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V991 FNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V991 FNB, 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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V991 FNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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