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R650 VUX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 VUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,003 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 89,456 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,456 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 87,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,753 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,745 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 76,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 141,580 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 141,578 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 141,199 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 141,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front nnumber plate cracked

steering damper o/s bush has play in

Pass 11 Jul 2006 135,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 125,647 miles

front caliper brake pipes slight corrosion

offside front hub cover bolt missing

Fail 12 Jul 2005 125,641 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox mounting bolt loose

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front hub cover bolt missing

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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R650 VUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R650 VUX, 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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What year was R650 VUX registered?

R650 VUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R650 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 VUX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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