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S506 PEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,827 mi
Last recorded114,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 111,054 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 111,054 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,712 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 87,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 79,025 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 73,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,876 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 69,876 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,350 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,219 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 67,217 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,282 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 66,270 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak at steering box seal

Pass 30 Jul 2005 63,562 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 63,562 miles

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

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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S506 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S506 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S506 PEC registered?

S506 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S506 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S506 PEC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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