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S719 WUJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,273 mi
Last recorded50,273 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 WUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 50,273 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,484 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,255 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,934 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,887 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,684 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,402 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,006 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 18,847 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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S719 WUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S719 WUJ, 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 S719 WUJ registered?

S719 WUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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