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6720 MK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,507 mi
Last recorded134,507 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6720 MK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 133,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 132,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 130,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 129,994 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 12,558 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 124,573 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2013 118,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 116,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 114,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 114,190 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside front swivel hub leaking oil

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,086 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 105,085 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 103,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Nov 2007 103,390 miles

water in nearside headlamp

Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 96,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 93,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft rear universal joint insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness

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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6720 MK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 6720 MK, 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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6720 MK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is 6720 MK safe to buy?

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