MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of pair (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight bend, flexes on full lock (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front shock absorber lower bushes have slight movement
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight bend/ flexes on full lock (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front shock absorber lower bushes have slight movement
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight bend/ flexes on full lock (2.1.3 (c) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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S642 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S642 TCV, 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 S642 TCV registered?
S642 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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