MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
nearside seat base in poor condition
offside front and rear doors in poor condition
surface corrosion to rear brake discs
Brake hose excessively chafed servo hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end insecure (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door inside (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door inside (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque reaction arm joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
nearside seat base in poor condition
offside front and rear doors in poor condition
surface corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has a cut but is not deep enough to expose cords
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S270 VYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S270 VYA, 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 S270 VYA registered?
S270 VYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.
Is S270 VYA safe to buy?
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