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S494 PEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,033 mi
Last recorded123,033 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 123,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 114,167 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 113,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,941 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED

SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

WINDOWSCREEN SLIGHTLY DAMAGED IN ZONE A BUT NOT MORE THAN 10MM

Fail 13 Oct 2011 105,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED

SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

WINDOWSCREEN SLIGHTLY DAMAGED IN ZONE A BUT NOT MORE THAN 10MM

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,554 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Fail 1 Oct 2010 103,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,719 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 101,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 86,858 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 86,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2007 68,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 67,345 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,687 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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S494 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S494 PEC, 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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S494 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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