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S184 DFE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,279 mi
Last recorded153,279 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 DFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 153,279 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,380 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 151,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 149,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 147,719 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,627 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 134,203 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 133,345 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 132,583 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 129,891 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 129,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,050 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on centre front steel brake pipe above offside front chasis

drivers door damaged and not aligned correctly but latches securely

light rubbing of front tyres on in full lock

Fail 21 Dec 2011 121,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door damaged and not aligned correctly but latches securely

light corrosion on centre brake pipe above offside front chasis

light rubbing of front tyres on inner sidewall in full lock

Pass 16 Dec 2010 114,477 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door damaged and not aligned correctly but latches securely

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx offside front worn slightly on inner edge

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

slight corrosion on centre brake pipe above offside front chasis

Fail 16 Dec 2010 114,475 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door damaged and not aligned correctly but latches securely

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx offside front worn slightly on inner edge

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

slight corrosion on centre brake pipe above offside front chasis

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,683 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx in centre of tread

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

stone chips in screen

surface cracking on both front tyres offside front worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2009 108,683 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx in centre of tread

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

stone chips in screen

surface cracking on both front tyres offside front worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 103,752 miles

front tyres delaminating on tread offside front worn slightly on inner edge

nearside rear reflector damaged

stone chips in screen

Fail 16 Dec 2008 103,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres delaminating on tread offside front worn slightly on inner edge

nearside rear reflector damaged

stone chips in screen

Pass 18 Dec 2007 979,744 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 91,447 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 91,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 81,721 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 81,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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S184 DFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S184 DFE, 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 S184 DFE registered?

S184 DFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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