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S936 FVC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,736 mi
Last recorded133,736 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 133,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,202 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing cracks in tread

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 133,202 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing cracks in tread

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,383 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 132,383 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 131,693 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 131,693 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 130,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 130,704 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,138 miles

front box leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2014 123,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,444 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 113,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

o/s/r axle bush deteriated

Fail 5 Apr 2012 117,368 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,368 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,016 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 107,605 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 107,201 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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S936 FVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S936 FVC, 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 S936 FVC registered?

S936 FVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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