MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
prop uj has slight play
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear bump stops missing
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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S103 HWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 S103 HWW, 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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S103 HWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.
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