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V606 ESA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,514 mi
Last recorded99,514 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV606 ESA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PANHARD ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,279 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom of bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear disks in poor condition on inner face

Fail 5 Jan 2018 96,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom of bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear disks in poor condition on inner face

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,845 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,888 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/f chassis to outrigger corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 68,888 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/f chassis to outrigger corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 56,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 56,150 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,395 miles

n/s/r shock absorber bottom bush worn

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,775 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,775 miles

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air-flow meter was disconnected, re-attached.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,093 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,340 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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V606 ESA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V606 ESA, 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 V606 ESA registered?

V606 ESA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V606 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V606 ESA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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