MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Some general underbody surface corrosion
some previous welding repairs
some surface corrosion of chassis
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play in steering idler
Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear diff leaking at seal
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front diff leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear diff leaking
slight play front wheel brgs
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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S461 CDV 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 S461 CDV, 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 S461 CDV registered?
S461 CDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1999.
Is S461 CDV safe to buy?
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