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S445 KCS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,931 mi
Last recorded162,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 KCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 162,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 162,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 162,931 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 162,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 162,105 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 157,666 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 157,657 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 149,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 149,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 142,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 135,558 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 135,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 121,481 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 104,724 miles

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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S445 KCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S445 KCS, 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 S445 KCS registered?

S445 KCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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