MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
brake pipes greased limiting inspection
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S165 BRC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 S165 BRC, 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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How do I check the history of S165 BRC?
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What year was S165 BRC registered?
S165 BRC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1999.
Is S165 BRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S165 BRC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S165 BRC have outstanding finance?
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