MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in sreering damper mounting bush
various suspension components slightly corroded
slight play in sreering damper mounting bush
various suspension components slightly corroded
various suspension components corroded
front brake pads low/chassis has surface corrosion and brake pipes starting to corrode/ various suspension components corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake pads low/chassis has surface corrosion and brake pipes starting to corrode/ various suspension components corroded
rear uj bearing on front propshaft excessively worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear uj bearing on front propshaft excessively worn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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S38 ETA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 S38 ETA, 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 S38 ETA?
You can check the full history of S38 ETA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S38 ETA registered?
S38 ETA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1999.
Is S38 ETA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S38 ETA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S38 ETA have outstanding finance?
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