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S651 LKN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,342 mi
Last recorded136,342 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 LKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 136,342 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 136,342 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 131,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 127,256 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 119,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 86,728 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,946 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 76,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,113 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 58,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

near/side/rear tyre started to split/perrish

off/side/front track rod end sealing rubber split

Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,565 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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S651 LKN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S651 LKN, 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 S651 LKN registered?

S651 LKN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S651 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S651 LKN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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