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S243 HDM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,336 mi
Last recorded122,336 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 HDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 122,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jul 2021 118,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,799 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 105,799 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 105,719 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,233 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 163,220 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs in poor state (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 99,075 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs in poor state (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 98,827 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 98,827 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 9,866 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,458 miles

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

Front number plate stick on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 98,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front number plate stick on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,209 miles

Cuts nearside front tyre

Front discs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 98,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Cuts nearside front tyre

Front discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,215 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet secondry catch missing

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet secondry catch missing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 96,227 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 94,674 miles

play in wiper linkage

small diesel leak from fuel filter

vehicle pulls to right

Fail 28 Feb 2008 94,674 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in wiper linkage

small diesel leak from fuel filter

vehicle pulls to right

Fail 22 Jan 2008 94,668 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

clutch slipping!

small diesel leak from fuel filter housing

vehicle pulls to right

Pass 15 Dec 2006 942,273 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 942,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 92,323 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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S243 HDM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S243 HDM, 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 S243 HDM registered?

S243 HDM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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