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S229 RAV

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,292 mi
Last recorded174,292 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 RAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 174,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipe covered in underseal

Fail 24 Mar 2026 174,289 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipe covered in underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2025 172,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

front to rear and front brake pipes covered in under sealer

n/s and o/s rear lower spring mount corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 169,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 166,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 163,704 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 163,701 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle during lock to lock, fouling suspension (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front cab mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Mid section body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 158,222 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 156,271 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 156,271 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 154,958 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

cluth pedal rubber defective

Pass 17 Jul 2017 154,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 153,921 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 153,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 29 May 2015 152,692 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 152,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhurst braket broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 150,730 miles

handbrake just to standard

Fail 4 Jun 2014 150,730 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake just to standard

Pass 11 Jun 2013 148,335 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 148,335 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 146,155 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 146,155 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2011 143,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 140,000 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

oil leak form rear gearbox seal

slight oil leak from o/s/f hub

slight play in n/s/r shok lower bush

Fail 7 Jun 2010 94,189 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

oil leak form rear gearbox seal

slight oil leak from o/s/f hub

slight play in n/s/r shok lower bush

Pass 9 Jun 2009 137,074 miles

n/s/wiper has slight split

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Jun 2009 137,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/wiper has slight split

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jun 2008 133,688 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 111,215 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 111,194 miles

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

fuel filter damp (no visable leak)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 104,376 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 104,368 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all front axle mounting bushes worn

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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S229 RAV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S229 RAV, 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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S229 RAV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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