MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Engine covers fitted
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front hub seal
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r shock mounting perishing
slight play both rear D bushes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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S655 VUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 S655 VUX, 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 S655 VUX registered?
S655 VUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1999.
Is S655 VUX safe to buy?
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