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S164 LFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,022 mi
Last recorded126,022 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 124,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transferbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak output shaft seal (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 85,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,421 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,614 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,025 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 70,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,819 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 64,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 61,677 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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S164 LFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S164 LFO, 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 S164 LFO registered?

S164 LFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S164 LFO safe to buy?

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