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S518 LSO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,479 mi
Last recorded66,479 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 LSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 66,479 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight leak from front axle sphere

Fail 12 May 2011 66,479 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

slight leak from front axle sphere

Pass 31 Dec 2009 63,382 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,467 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 58,467 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 54,117 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,163 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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S518 LSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S518 LSO, 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 S518 LSO registered?

S518 LSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S518 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 LSO shows 8 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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