MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres ageing/cracking
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
both front tyres ageing/cracking
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine cover fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
engine cover fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise front number plate damaged
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
advise minor damage to front number plate
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion in front and rear chassis
n/s swivel seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S541 NBL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 S541 NBL, 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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S541 NBL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 1999.
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