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S249 JLR

1999 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

46,835 mi
Last recorded46,835 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Ldv Pilot76,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 JLR
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door step /sill corroded (outside prescribed areas)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door step /sill corroded (outside prescribed areas)

Offside Front drivers foot well / wheel arch corroded (outside brake pedal mount area)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear flat bed tray rotten / broken up

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cuts in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear flat bed mounts corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 46,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door step /sill corroded (outside prescribed areas)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door step /sill corroded (outside prescribed areas)

Offside Front drivers foot well / wheel arch corroded (outside brake pedal mount area)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear flat bed tray rotten / broken up

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cuts in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear flat bed mounts corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured light cluster broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside condensation in light lens

Oil leak ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,075 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement wrong cap (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well (2.2.C.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured light cluster broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside condensation in light lens

Oil leak ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 45,511 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

steering box damp

steering box has slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2016 45,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure lower seat mount corroded (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x3 parts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

steering box damp

steering box has slight play

Pass 22 May 2015 44,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door step base corroded (not within any prescribed area)

nearside front wheelarch corroded

offside door step base corroded (not within any prescribed area)

offside front flat bed mounting slight corroded

offside front wheelarch corroded

offside rear light lens bottom broken

power steering pipe damp

rear flat bed wood rotten/ broken through

slight cuts in both rear tyre treads

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

steering box damp

Fail 12 May 2015 44,622 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door step base corroded (not within any prescribed area)

nearside front wheelarch corroded

offside door step base corroded (not within any prescribed area)

offside front flat bed mounting slight corroded

offside front wheelarch corroded

offside rear light lens bottom broken

power steering pipe damp

rear flat bed wood rotten/ broken through

slight cuts in both rear tyre treads

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

steering box damp

Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,332 miles

Corrosion starting by nearside footwell and sill

Corrosion starting by off footwell and sill

Corrosion starting in offside of engine bay below servo

Front brake pads getting low

Fuel tank straps rusty

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

Nearside wiper poor

Rear number plate slightly obscured

Small cut in nearside front tyre wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 43,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrosion starting by nearside footwell and sill

Corrosion starting by off footwell and sill

Corrosion starting in offside of engine bay below servo

Front brake pads getting low

Fuel tank straps rusty

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

Nearside wiper poor

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

Rear number plate slightly obscured

Small cut in nearside front tyre wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,269 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 42,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All leaf spring bushs worn

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Screen chipped

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,792 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 39,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,557 miles

Scratch in windscreen has been polished out

Slight play in both front king pins & wheel bearings.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in both front king pins & wheel bearings.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,236 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,921 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,344 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 24,418 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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S249 JLR is a 1999 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,316 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 Ldv Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S249 JLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S249 JLR is a 1999 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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