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286 LUO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,483 mi
Last recorded97,483 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 LUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 97,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 95,917 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 94,217 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,633 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 910,090 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,557 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,096 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 86,738 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,738 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,731 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 78,731 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,678 miles

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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286 LUO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 286 LUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 286 LUO?

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What year was 286 LUO registered?

286 LUO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is 286 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 286 LUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 286 LUO have outstanding finance?

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