MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross memfer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail Turret (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to fail Outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front bumper slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front bumper slightly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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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V535 LAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 V535 LAB, 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 V535 LAB registered?
V535 LAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1999.
Is V535 LAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V535 LAB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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