MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
axle leak
235/85/16 X4
NSR MUD FLAP INSECURE
OSF DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN
Oil leak
REAR DIFF OIL LEAK
REAR PROP UJ WORN
ROAD TAX EXPIRES=28/2/11
Propshaft component defective
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
235/85/16 X4
NSR MUD FLAP INSECURE
OSF DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN
Oil leak
REAR DIFF OIL LEAK
REAR PROP UJ WORN
ROAD TAX EXPIRES=28/2/11
Propshaft component defective
Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight leak from steering box slight leakboth front steering joints
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight lift in steering box drop arm joint
slight oil leak o/s/f hub
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Oil leak off side front
off side front hub slight oil leak
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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V543 GBU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V543 GBU, 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 V543 GBU registered?
V543 GBU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V543 GBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for V543 GBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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