MOT Status
ValidMileage
176,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
service brake only just met MOT requirements
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Suspect inner front brake pad on o/s front low on friction material
Nearside Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
both rear shockers has slight play
off side front anti roll bar top link bush has slight play
off side front stabilising bar has slight play
rear diff oil leak
slight blow in rear exhaust joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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S176 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S176 AAS, 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 S176 AAS registered?
S176 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 1999.
Is S176 AAS safe to buy?
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