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R6 ADV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,093 mi
Last recorded151,093 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 ADV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 151,093 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate poor

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2015 151,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate poor

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2014 147,566 miles

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

Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 140,593 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front anti-role bar drop link bushes pereshed

Nearside front tyre worn low

Nearside wingmirror glass cracked

Rear anti-role bar drop link bushes pereshed

Rear exhaust joint and hanger in poor condition

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Various oil weeps

Pass 22 Sep 2011 131,629 miles

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

N/S front stub oil leak at seal

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

oil leak at steering box output seal

oil leak rear diff input seal

Fail 15 Sep 2011 131,562 miles

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

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

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

N/S front stub oil leak at seal

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nut missing on front prop rear flange securing bolt

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

oil leak at steering box output seal

oil leak rear diff input seal

Pass 7 Oct 2010 127,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsf seat belt latch cover missing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 119,769 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 119,769 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 114,167 miles

bonnet insecure

front brake pipes getting low

n/s seat belt cover missing

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2007 108,023 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 108,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 102,341 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 102,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2005 91,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel on limit

steering box damp

wipers poor

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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R6 ADV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R6 ADV, 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 R6 ADV registered?

R6 ADV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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