MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,518 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front swivelling hub seal slight leak
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
all four coil springs corroded
centre exhaust rubber snapped
exhaust tailpipe deteriorated
oil leak
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front discs pitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S288 ABA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 S288 ABA, 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 S288 ABA registered?
S288 ABA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1999.
Is S288 ABA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S288 ABA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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