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RIB 233

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,982 mi
Last recorded111,982 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 233
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 111,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 111,735 miles

Central Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on the under side of vehicle around previous repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 110,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 108,924 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 108,924 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch missing (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed and corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s chassis holed and corroded to excess (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear crossmember holed n/s (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 107,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 105,339 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 101,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all steering ball joints slight play

steering damper lower bush slight movement

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 87,622 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 68,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,876 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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RIB 233 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RIB 233, 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 RIB 233 registered?

RIB 233 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is RIB 233 safe to buy?

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