MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED
SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS
WINDOWSCREEN SLIGHTLY DAMAGED IN ZONE A BUT NOT MORE THAN 10MM
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
BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED
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
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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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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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What year was S494 PEC registered?
S494 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1999.
Is S494 PEC safe to buy?
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