MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
uneven wear rear tyres
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rods (2.1.3 (g) (i))
uneven wear all tyres
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
uneven wear all tyres
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()
corrosion on rear cross member
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight corrosion on rear cross member
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion on rear cross member
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
corrosion on rear cross member
slight play in front prop joint
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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V843 XAG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 V843 XAG, 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 V843 XAG registered?
V843 XAG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V843 XAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for V843 XAG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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