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S319 RRD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,913 mi
Last recorded164,913 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS319 RRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 164,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 162,886 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 162,886 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 162,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front hub seal damp

Pass 27 Aug 2014 162,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front hub seal damp

Pass 29 Jul 2013 160,154 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 160,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 156,938 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 152,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 148,400 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 148,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 145,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 141,367 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 136,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 136,625 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 131,746 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 113,414 miles

bad oil leaks

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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S319 RRD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S319 RRD, 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 S319 RRD registered?

S319 RRD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S319 RRD safe to buy?

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