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S195 LSR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,937 mi
Last recorded129,937 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 LSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,937 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 129,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,050 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 125,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,265 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 121,265 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,890 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 107,131 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 102,354 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 102,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,960 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 81,466 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 81,466 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,628 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 67,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,507 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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S195 LSR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S195 LSR, 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 S195 LSR registered?

S195 LSR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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