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S156 HAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

257,323 mi
Last recorded257,323 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 HAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 257,323 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 242,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 3 Dec 2024 242,541 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front o/s brakes being metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 229,222 miles

Nearside Front wheel /tyre protuding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear wheel/tyre protuding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front wheel/tyre protuding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear wheel/tyre protuding beyond wheel arch

Fail 5 Dec 2023 229,209 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel /tyre protuding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear wheel/tyre protuding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front wheel/tyre protuding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear wheel/tyre protuding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Dec 2022 219,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 219,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 212,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 212,004 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel mite have air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inner door card/ panel insure (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Oct 2021 211,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 204,335 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2019 197,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 196,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 193,235 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 189,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 187,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 178,711 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 168,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 158,093 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 158,093 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 148,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 139,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 130,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 117,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 105,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 95,618 miles

Fuel cap top missing. Seal intact but is working

Slight leak from steering box

slight damage to off side front seat belt webbing from door stricker

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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S156 HAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S156 HAF, 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 S156 HAF registered?

S156 HAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S156 HAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 HAF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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