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S3 SLG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,034 mi
Last recorded88,034 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 SLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2016 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,616 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion to chassis/body

slight leak on front swivels

slight play in wheel bearings

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 761,546 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,786 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,784 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,799 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 61,791 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,553 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 57,976 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 56,249 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S3 SLG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S3 SLG, 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

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What year was S3 SLG registered?

S3 SLG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S3 SLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 SLG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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