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S439 DWU

1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,385 mi
Last recorded122,385 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 DWU
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 122,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 99,589 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 99,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 78,409 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,409 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,042 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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S439 DWU is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S439 DWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was S439 DWU registered?

S439 DWU is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S439 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S439 DWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S439 DWU have outstanding finance?

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