MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all inner seats ripped
o/s/f door check strap missing
o/s/f outrigger corroded
oil on front spheres
oil on steering box
rear brake discs corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
oil on steering box
rear brake discs corroded
all inner seats ripped
o/s/f door check strap missing
o/s/f outrigger corroded
oil on front spheres
n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded
nearside headlight pattern just acceptable
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside washer inop
oil on & around steering box
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlight pattern is just acceptable
nearside washer inop
offside door check strap broken
oil under steering box
slight play in steering pitman arm
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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V454 DBU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V454 DBU, 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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How do I check the history of V454 DBU?
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What year was V454 DBU registered?
V454 DBU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1999.
Is V454 DBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for V454 DBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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