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S759 DDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,605 mi
Last recorded237,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 DDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 237,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 234,690 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 228,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 221,843 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 217,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 212,571 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 212,556 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

washer fluid bottle leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 203,391 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 199,754 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 192,399 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 185,059 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 184,978 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

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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S759 DDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S759 DDE, 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 S759 DDE registered?

S759 DDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S759 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S759 DDE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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