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S372 LCC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,343 mi
Last recorded144,343 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 LCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 141,463 miles

brake pipes rusty

keep check on tyre depths

wipers splitting on ends

Fail 30 Jan 2014 141,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2013 138,118 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 138,114 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear mudflaps loose

Pass 31 Jan 2012 134,773 miles

steering shocker bush worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 134,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

steering shocker bush worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 130,587 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 130,587 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 125,794 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 125,788 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 117,451 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 106,540 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 106,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 97,993 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 97,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,316 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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S372 LCC 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 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S372 LCC, 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 S372 LCC registered?

S372 LCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S372 LCC safe to buy?

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