MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
under boedy corrosion
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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V879 EKW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 V879 EKW, 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 V879 EKW registered?
V879 EKW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1999.
Is V879 EKW safe to buy?
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