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HGU 452J

1999 Land Rover SERIES2

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,186 mi
Last recorded69,186 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 452J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES2
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,186 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2016 67,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,206 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,207 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,672 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 63,672 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,197 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 62,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 60,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,531 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear tyres starting to perrish around sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,405 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES2?

Based on 1,135 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Stop lamp not working 39
Headlamp not working on main beam 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
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HGU 452J is a 1999 Land Rover SERIES2 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGU 452J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover SERIES2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HGU 452J is a 1999 Land Rover SERIES2, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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