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T338 SJL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,914 mi
Last recorded123,914 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT338 SJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 May 2012 123,914 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2011 121,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 119,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 116,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 112,832 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 108,747 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,248 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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T338 SJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T338 SJL, 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 T338 SJL?

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What year was T338 SJL registered?

T338 SJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T338 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T338 SJL shows 7 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 T338 SJL have outstanding finance?

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