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VUR 553W

1999 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,787 mi
Last recorded69,787 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Series 327,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 553W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 69,787 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 69,785 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,819 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 66,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?

Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 701
Stop lamp not working 608
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 450
position lamp(s) not working 426
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VUR 553W is a 1999 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 27,688 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 Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUR 553W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VUR 553W registered?

VUR 553W is a 1999 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is VUR 553W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUR 553W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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