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S92 TCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,611 mi
Last recorded156,611 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 156,611 miles

front and rear discs pitted and corroded slightly

front propshaft(rear joint) slight play

number plate lamp dim

slight hub bearing noise heard on roadtest

Pass 8 Jun 2012 154,922 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 154,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 148,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 149,891 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 136,544 miles

Coolant level low

Coolant pipe chaffing on heater box

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s and O/s wiper blades split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear of engine damp with oil

Transfer box damp with oil

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 124,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 113,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 95,403 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 92,644 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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S92 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S92 TCV, 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 S92 TCV registered?

S92 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S92 TCV safe to buy?

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