MOT Status
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71,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub leaking slightly
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside corroded in places
bulk head corroded both sides
chassis corroding
corrosion front outriggers
offside front spring mount corroded
steering swivel seals weeping
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted prop shaft u/j (3.1.9)
steering swivel seals weeping
bulk head corroded both sides
chassis corroding
corrosion front outriggers
offside front spring mount corroded
chassis and spring mounts corroding
corrosion front floor
corrosion on bulk head
front hub seals leaking
outriggers corroding
Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
chassis and spring mounts corroding
corrosion front floor
corrosion on bulk head
front hub seals leaking
outriggers corroding
Both front hub joints damp
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Handbrake travel Borderline
Slight play to steering components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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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S300 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S300 DEF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S300 DEF?
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What year was S300 DEF registered?
S300 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S300 DEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S300 DEF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S300 DEF have outstanding finance?
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