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S8 LRO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017
Pass 29 May 2009 154,388 miles

LPG Components under vehicle excessivley corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 154,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 154,013 miles

Inner Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 103,358 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 103,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 79,623 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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S8 LRO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S8 LRO, 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

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What year was S8 LRO registered?

S8 LRO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S8 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 LRO shows 9 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.

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