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S677 VAM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,350 mi
Last recorded169,350 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS677 VAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 169,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal limit only, 265/75x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Jan 2016 169,348 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal limit only, 265/75x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 167,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 167,459 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front side light lens broken

Pass 31 Jan 2014 166,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front side light lens broken

Pass 10 Dec 2012 164,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 164,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 162,256 miles

Body has damage / corrosion

Both rear brake disc's over-heated from rear brake's holding on

Both track rod end ball joint boot's starting to split

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

Clutch pedal rubber split

N,S,F tyre tred worn to 2mm, also has age cracking. (Limit 1.6mm)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O,S drag link end ball joint boot split, joint ok

O,S,R indicator lense cracked, but not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering wheel rubber starting to de-bond from wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 162,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Body has damage / corrosion

Both rear brake disc's over-heated from rear brake's holding on

Both track rod end ball joint boot's starting to split

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

Clutch pedal rubber split

N,S,F tyre tred worn to 2mm, also has age cracking. (Limit 1.6mm)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O,S drag link end ball joint boot split, joint ok

O,S,R indicator lense cracked, but not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering wheel rubber starting to de-bond from wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 153,064 miles

Both rear anti-roll bush's have play / movement

Clutch pedal rubber split

Engine oil leak from rear of cam cover area

Front to rear brake pipe has surface rust

Movement in lower steering damper bush

N,S,F steering swivel damp

N,S,F tyre worn to 3mm in area'a of tred

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 153,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear anti-roll bush's have play / movement

Clutch pedal rubber split

Engine oil leak from rear of cam cover area

Front brake pad's look 3-4 mm thick

Front to rear brake pipe has surface rust

Movement in lower steering damper bush

N,S,F steering swivel damp

N,S,F tyre worn to 3mm in area'a of tred

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 142,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 142,074 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 129,562 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear bump stops missing.

Offside front swivel hub slight oil leak.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 117,514 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 117,514 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 102,434 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 102,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

off side front door opening button damaged but working ok

Pass 14 Dec 2005 89,823 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 89,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake travel high

heated rear screen inop

number plate lamp has one bulb not working

off side lock stop reqires adjustment

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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S677 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S677 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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S677 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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