MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outrigger rust holed just outside 30cm of suspension mount
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Outrigger rust holed just outside 30cm of suspension mount
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear body mounting corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
very slight play in front wheel bearings
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in front of wheel chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear body mounting corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
very slight play in front wheel bearings
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads and on side walls
Offside Front tyre has cracking in treads and sidewalls
most of chassis has light corrosion
steering damper bush worn
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads and on side walls
Offside Front tyre has cracking in treads and sidewalls
most of chassis has light corrosion
steering damper bush worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SIW 61 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SIW 61, 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 SIW 61 registered?
SIW 61 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1999.
Is SIW 61 safe to buy?
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