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S574 FWL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,774 mi
Last recorded123,774 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 FWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,774 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 123,774 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 123,701 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2010 118,848 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 118,846 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 104,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 96,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/front bottom door hinge worn

o/s/front bottom door hinge worn

Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,166 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 88,127 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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S574 FWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S574 FWL, 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 S574 FWL registered?

S574 FWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S574 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S574 FWL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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