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S150 EHJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

363,491 mi
Last recorded363,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 EHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 363,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 358,499 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 349,067 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine/Gearbox/Steering, unable to determine ()

Park Brake Warning Lamp Not Visible

Steering Damper Bush Worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both rear shock absorber top bushes have been filled with mastic to reduce play. need further attention soon

centre rear seat removed at time of test

offside front chassis dumb iron corroded and holed

temporary repairs to ball joint gaiters of dubious quality

Fail 27 Feb 2018 349,065 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Seat Back Missing (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine/Gearbox/Steering, unable to determine ()

Park Brake Warning Lamp Not Visible

Steering Damper Bush Worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 336,284 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

bulkhead rusty

doors rusty

nearside front dumb iron corroded

oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2016 322,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam very dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front main beam very dim

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 307,421 miles

bodywork corroded

both headlamps on lower limit

vehicle is dirty underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2014 294,854 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bodywork and doors very corroded

oil leaks

vehicle is dirty and oily underneath

Fail 26 Mar 2013 277,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp beam images flat

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle is wet and muddy underneath

Pass 26 Mar 2013 277,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamp beam images flat

vehicle is wet and muddy underneath

Pass 5 Apr 2012 264,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 264,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 248,575 miles

chasssis corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 248,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

chasssis corroded

near side rear mud flap missing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 233,807 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 233,807 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,209 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 202,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 188,083 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 187,872 miles

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

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 171,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front propeller shaft rear universal joint slightly worn

oil leak from transfer box

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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S150 EHJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S150 EHJ, 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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S150 EHJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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