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S75 NRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,313 mi
Last recorded168,313 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 NRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 168,313 miles

osf internal cabtrim insecure nsf mirror ceacked

Fail 18 Oct 2013 168,313 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf internal cabtrim insecure nsf mirror ceacked

Pass 27 Sep 2012 162,461 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 158,134 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 158,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracking

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 155,696 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 155,674 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 144,856 miles

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)

modifications to front and rear which cause sharp edges and are likely to cause injury

rear number plate lamp is in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2009 144,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

modifications to front and rear which cause sharp edges and are likely to cause injury

rear number plate lamp is in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2008 131,110 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering dampper bush worn

Fail 6 Nov 2008 131,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering dampper bush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2007 116,840 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 116,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f headlamp lens cracked

nearside front hub oil seal leak

offside rear bump stop missing

rear diff pinion oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 106,259 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 106,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S75 NRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S75 NRH, 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 S75 NRH registered?

S75 NRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S75 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 NRH shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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