MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam seal leak (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear shock bushes worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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S108 VWJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 S108 VWJ, 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 S108 VWJ registered?
S108 VWJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S108 VWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S108 VWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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