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S272 WUX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,280 mi
Last recorded136,280 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 WUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2010 136,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 129,226 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 121,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 110,905 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 101,181 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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S272 WUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S272 WUX, 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

How do I check the history of S272 WUX?

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What year was S272 WUX registered?

S272 WUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S272 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S272 WUX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S272 WUX have outstanding finance?

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