MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front swivels slight seapage
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear drive shaft seal slight seapage
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
under side general corrosion
Both front swivels slight seapage
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear drive shaft seal slight seapage
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
under side general corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bulk head rusty
front bumper rusty
o/s rear lense pale
rear cross member rusty
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bulk head rusty
front bumper rusty
o/s rear lense pale
rear cross member rusty
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S542 RDG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S542 RDG, 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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S542 RDG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1999.
Is S542 RDG safe to buy?
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