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S169 SRT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

284,993 mi
Last recorded284,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 SRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 284,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 274,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 263,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear cross member corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 263,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 253,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 253,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Wrap Round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 240,413 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 240,413 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component insecure drop arm (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 228,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2017 228,654 miles

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

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

slight oil leak from front diff oil seal

slight power steering fluid leak from steering box

Pass 2 Dec 2016 212,685 miles

slight wear in both rear shocker lower bushes

Fail 23 Nov 2016 212,581 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight wear in both rear shocker lower bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2015 203,046 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 200,634 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 200,612 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s wiper not operating

slight leak from both swivel hubs

Pass 27 Nov 2013 197,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 191,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 185,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 179,848 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 179,599 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 173,266 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 173,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front number plate faded †Scratches and dfents to near side of vehicle †Various oil leaks †Steering system wet with oil †Slight play in steering box arm ball joint †Slight play in off side front wheel bearing †Off side front tyre wearing low †slight

Slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 162,823 miles

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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S169 SRT 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 65.2%.

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 S169 SRT, 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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S169 SRT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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