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S675 VAM

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

220,077 mi
Last recorded220,077 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS675 VAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 220,077 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front steering damper worn

offside front swivel joint freeplay

Fail 12 Sep 2022 220,077 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front steering damper worn

offside front swivel joint freeplay

Pass 15 Jun 2021 215,450 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front axle universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides main axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering damper bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 215,450 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front axle universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides main axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering damper bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 214,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 11 Jul 2019 214,769 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible incorrectly located (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 30 Jul 2018 212,397 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light inop

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 212,397 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn C spanner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn C spanner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light inop

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 205,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 197,183 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 186,779 miles

offside front tractor joint has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 184,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 182,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 180,993 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 180,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 178,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 173,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 173,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

o/s steering damper bush starting to wear

Pass 6 Feb 2009 170,490 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 170,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 167,105 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 166,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 155,643 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 155,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 141,765 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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S675 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S675 VAM, 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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S675 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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