MOT Status
ValidMileage
155,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
note has had weld repairs to rear chassis
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
note o/s rear bump stop missing
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
note o/s rear bump stop missing
note corrosion starting to vehicle structure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
note corrosion starting to vehicle structure
slight play in nearside track rod end.
vehicle`s under body has surface corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s front and rear indicators slightly discoloured
rear brake discs slightly pitted
slight play in both rear top shocker bushes
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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S721 BFW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 S721 BFW, 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 S721 BFW registered?
S721 BFW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S721 BFW safe to buy?
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