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S227 KOB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,624 mi
Last recorded116,624 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 KOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 116,624 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded -Not within prescribed area

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 116,617 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Floor corroded -Not within prescribed area

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,267 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Floor corroded -Not within prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2025 114,258 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Floor corroded -Not within prescribed area

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

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,932 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 110,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 109,555 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 109,533 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,619 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,016 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 108,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,658 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,229 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 106,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front bumper heavily corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 105,447 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front bumper heavily corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,102 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 103,101 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,652 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering damper rubber bush detiorated & slight play present

Underside of vehicle corroded in several places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering damper rubber bush detiorated & slight play present

Underside of vehicle corroded in several places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,818 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 94,818 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 90,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 84,707 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 84,707 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,477 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 71,428 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 71,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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S227 KOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S227 KOB, 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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S227 KOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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