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A6 XRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,559 mi
Last recorded154,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 154,559 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear across axle tube steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 154,559 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside hockey stick mounting bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear across axle tube steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 153,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 148,301 miles

Childs seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of rear belts.

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

Steering damper bush slightly worn.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 148,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped connection to rear brake hose. (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Childs seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of rear belts.

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

Steering damper bush slightly worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 142,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 142,486 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn switch spring is broken & repaired with blue tack.

Nearside indicator repeater lamp is held in with tape.

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

Steering damper rubber bush is deteriated.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 137,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn switch spring is broken & repaired with blue tack.

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

Nearside indicator repeater lamp is held in with tape.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper rubber bush is deteriated.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,537 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 May 2011 126,325 miles

Front discs distorted..

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper bush worn..

Pass 25 May 2011 126,325 miles

Front discs distorted..

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper bush worn..

Pass 24 Apr 2010 119,190 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 116,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 114,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 107,515 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 26 Jun 2006 92,805 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 72,778 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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A6 XRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A6 XRH, 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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A6 XRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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