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1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V306 FCW

V306 FCW

1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 32,787 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/08/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (20/12/2021)
Recorded Mileage
32,787 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/08/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 20/12/2021
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1999
Engine
2500cc

V306 FCW Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2021
  • 32,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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V306 FCW Mileage History

  1. 12/07/200620,829 mi
  2. 21/08/200722,744 mi+1,915 mi
  3. 21/08/200722,744 mi
  4. 15/08/200823,947 mi+1,203 mi
  5. 11/08/200925,227 mi+1,280 mi
  6. 16/08/201026,480 mi+1,253 mi
  7. 18/08/201126,986 mi+506 mi
  8. 18/08/201126,986 mi
  9. 20/08/201227,679 mi+693 mi
  10. 15/08/201328,324 mi+645 mi
  11. 13/08/201428,945 mi+621 mi
  12. 12/08/201529,579 mi+634 mi
  13. 09/08/201630,174 mi+595 mi
  14. 10/08/201730,738 mi+564 mi
  15. 09/08/201831,369 mi+631 mi
  16. 22/08/201932,019 mi+650 mi
  17. 07/08/202032,367 mi+348 mi
  18. 04/08/202132,787 mi+420 mi

Average of roughly 794 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

V306 FCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 04:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (V306 FCW) between July 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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