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S461 CDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

219,878 mi
Last recorded219,878 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 CDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 219,878 miles

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 211,316 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 203,187 miles

some previous welding repairs

some surface corrosion of chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2017 195,077 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 187,211 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 177,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 8 Jan 2014 165,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 153,627 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 143,137 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 134,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 118,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,899 miles

slight play front wheel brgs

Pass 21 Dec 2007 91,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 91,271 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,271 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 68,725 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 68,694 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for S461 CDV 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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