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S262 GKS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,127 mi
Last recorded130,127 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 GKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 130,127 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 130,127 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,485 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 123,931 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper bull bars (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Cab mounting fixings insecure cab floor area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body panel likely to become detached front inner wings (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision O/S and N/S seat box is excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear lamps in unsuitable condition but all operating in serviceable manner

Fail 11 Feb 2022 123,893 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery tray corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,990 miles

Body not fully secure the body has corrosion to areas but not prescribed the presenter was made aware (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear shaft has some play on universal joint (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 119,990 miles

Body not fully secure the body has corrosion to areas but not prescribed the presenter was made aware (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear shaft has some play on universal joint (6.1.7 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 111,741 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis is galvanised so in good condition but some body panels have corrosions but are not prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,655 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,072 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,885 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,333 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 89,301 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,433 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,859 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,126 miles

OIL LEEK AT STEERING BOX

Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OIL LEEK AT STEERING BOX

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,382 miles

LEAKING STEERING FLUID AT STEERING BOX

Fail 26 Jan 2009 68,382 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

LEAKING STEERING FLUID AT STEERING BOX

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,281 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 60,665 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,503 miles

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

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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S262 GKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S262 GKS, 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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S262 GKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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