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C652 RFE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

190,980 mi
Last recorded190,980 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC652 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 190,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 190,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 189,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 189,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trassmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 189,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trassmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 187,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 186,927 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 186,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 184,937 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 183,816 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 182,453 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 180,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 179,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 178,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 175,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 173,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 172,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 171,670 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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C652 RFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C652 RFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C652 RFE registered?

C652 RFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is C652 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C652 RFE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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