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S247 HDM

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,198 mi
Last recorded108,198 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 HDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,998 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 103,788 miles

n/s headlamp lense corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2007 96,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to see majority of front to rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 81,423 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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S247 HDM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S247 HDM, 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 S247 HDM registered?

S247 HDM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S247 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 HDM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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