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S858 XDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,701 mi
Last recorded72,701 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 XDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,701 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 72,701 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,745 miles

ladder removed for the test but is to be replaced after the test, presenter has been informed that this will render his vehicle unroadworthy but still requests the ladder replaced to it's origonal position.

road wheels potruding past the wheel arches which is in breach of the law but is not covered in the mot and therefore not a reason for a fail.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 71,738 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

road wheels potruding past the wheel arches which is in breach of the law but is not covered in the mot and therefore not a reason for a fail.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,420 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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S858 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S858 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S858 XDA registered?

S858 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S858 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S858 XDA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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