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LRO 74

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,767 mi
Last recorded89,767 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRO 74
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 89,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 89,598 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 89,592 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,149 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2009 88,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2008 88,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,542 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 87,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,905 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 81,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LRO 74 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LRO 74, 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

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What year was LRO 74 registered?

LRO 74 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is LRO 74 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRO 74 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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