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RIG 6871

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,616 mi
Last recorded136,616 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 6871
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 136,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 135,645 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded

chassis / vehicle structure corroded

steering box has slight play

Pass 27 Dec 2014 134,291 miles

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

chassis , o/s/f out rigger corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 132,531 miles

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

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

nearside front outrigger corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded/pitted

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear cross member under back door corroded

slight play in offside front tractor joint

steering damper o/s/f showing wear

Fail 4 Dec 2013 132,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play o/s/f tractor joint

steering damper end bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2012 131,861 miles

Front and rear wheels extend beyond vehicle body

Fail 13 Dec 2012 131,853 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front and rear wheels extend beyond vehicle body

Pass 13 Oct 2011 124,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,997 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 112,761 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 112,755 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 106,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,775 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 100,775 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 94,934 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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RIG 6871 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RIG 6871, 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 RIG 6871 registered?

RIG 6871 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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