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M8 SYY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

312,874 mi
Last recorded312,874 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 312,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 312,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 310,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 302,487 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 295,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 283,494 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 268,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 251,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 235,673 miles

Noise from transmission

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Various corrosion around chassis and body

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Water leak from engine

Fail 5 Apr 2016 235,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Noise from transmission

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Various corrosion around chassis and body

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Water leak from engine

Pass 17 Apr 2015 218,823 miles

Front radius arm bushes starting to separate

Offside front swivel hub leaking oil

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Fail 1 Apr 2015 218,813 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front radius arm bushes starting to separate

Offside front swivel hub leaking oil

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Pass 31 Mar 2014 197,588 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW.

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SIDE STEPS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 182,908 miles

NEARSIDE LOWER STEP MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR HUB OUTER SECTION LEAKING OIL.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER STEERING SWIVEL LEAKING OIL.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 182,901 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

NEARSIDE LOWER STEP MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR HUB OUTER SECTION LEAKING OIL.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER STEERING SWIVEL LEAKING OIL.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 165,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn

slight oil leak at n/s rear hub

Pass 6 Apr 2011 144,296 miles

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Slight corrosion at main front to rear brake pipe

Slight oil leak at offside front swivel hub

Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 112,753 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 112,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 107,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 104,094 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M8 SYY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M8 SYY, 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 M8 SYY registered?

M8 SYY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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