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S204 LSR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,207 mi
Last recorded71,207 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 LSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 71,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 71,204 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g-box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box damp

Pass 19 Apr 2024 70,752 miles

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

steering box

Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak of grease

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak of grease

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil on steering box no leaks found

Fail 31 Mar 2023 69,631 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak of grease

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak of grease

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil on steering box no leaks found

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inop

Fail 12 Mar 2021 67,095 miles

Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inop

Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 64,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leak onto braking surface (1.1.14 (b))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,873 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,053 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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S204 LSR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S204 LSR, 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 S204 LSR registered?

S204 LSR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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