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S457 PCW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 PCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 110,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,983 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,983 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,183 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 82,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,946 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,976 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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S457 PCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S457 PCW, 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 S457 PCW registered?

S457 PCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S457 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S457 PCW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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