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S104 GVO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

157,326 mi
Last recorded157,326 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 GVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipe missing but system still secure

Fail 27 Nov 2025 157,299 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin due to tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipe missing but system still secure

Pass 6 Dec 2024 156,318 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

slight wear steering damper bush

Fail 5 Dec 2024 156,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

slight wear steering damper bush

Pass 16 Nov 2023 154,911 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 153,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 26 Oct 2022 153,616 miles

Central Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 25 Oct 2021 151,987 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2021 151,987 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2019 146,889 miles

Rear dif oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 146,889 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached x member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear dif oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 144,634 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,057 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 143,057 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 140,668 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre to rear brake pipeand axle brake pipe surface rust

o/s/f seat belt fraying

oil leak from engine

rear axle leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2015 140,665 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre to rear brake pipeand axle brake pipe surface rust

o/s/f seat belt fraying

oil leak from engine

rear axle leaking

Pass 23 May 2014 138,152 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 138,152 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 137,859 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 137,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 131,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 123,674 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 116,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2008 109,682 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 109,682 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 104,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 98,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 98,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S104 GVO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S104 GVO, 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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S104 GVO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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