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S326 LRU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,725 mi
Last recorded24,725 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 LRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,725 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

large quantity of mud under vehicle but ok

suface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 12 Aug 2008 15,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,365 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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S326 LRU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S326 LRU, 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 S326 LRU?

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What year was S326 LRU registered?

S326 LRU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S326 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S326 LRU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S326 LRU have outstanding finance?

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