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S41 RRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,096 mi
Last recorded133,096 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 RRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,096 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE OVER 20 YEARS OLD

BONNET PULL CABLE WORN

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM COMES ON WHEN SIDE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON

NAIL IN O/S FRONT TYRE

NAIL IN REAR N/S TYRE AND HAS A CUT

ROOF BAR LAMP ON MAIN BEAM

SHOCKER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY X4

STEERING WHEEL NOT AT CENTRAL POSITION ,COVERS DASH

Fail 9 Sep 2022 133,096 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE OVER 20 YEARS OLD

BONNET PULL CABLE WORN

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM COMES ON WHEN SIDE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON

NAIL IN O/S FRONT TYRE

NAIL IN REAR N/S TYRE AND HAS A CUT

ROOF BAR LAMP ON MAIN BEAM

SHOCKER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY X4

STEERING WHEEL NOT AT CENTRAL POSITION ,COVERS DASH

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,222 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 129,706 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,369 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 121,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,426 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 44,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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S41 RRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S41 RRH, 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 S41 RRH registered?

S41 RRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S41 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S41 RRH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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