MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,878 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER CASE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER CASE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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S493 LEP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S493 LEP, 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 S493 LEP registered?
S493 LEP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S493 LEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S493 LEP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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