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S642 TCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,758 mi
Last recorded178,758 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 178,758 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 177,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 168,585 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 168,577 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 161,823 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 161,783 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,363 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 156,306 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 150,080 miles

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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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.

Is S642 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S642 TCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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