MOT Status
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97,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective cracked servo no vaccum (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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V228 VKE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 V228 VKE, 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 V228 VKE registered?
V228 VKE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is V228 VKE safe to buy?
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