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S541 GWT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,600 mi
Last recorded55,600 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 GWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 41,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,828 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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S541 GWT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S541 GWT, 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 S541 GWT?

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What year was S541 GWT registered?

S541 GWT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S541 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S541 GWT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S541 GWT have outstanding finance?

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