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C847 EHU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,651 mi
Last recorded199,651 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC847 EHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 199,651 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 199,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside outer hub boot is split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 198,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 198,581 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cant test head light aim because light switch is missing

n/s/f window mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre is cut and getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2007 197,472 miles

Both o/s bump stops missing

Fail 5 Nov 2007 197,472 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both o/s bump stops missing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 196,321 miles

NS mirror cracked.Exhaust centre bracket cracked.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 191,200 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 19,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C847 EHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C847 EHU, 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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C847 EHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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