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S268 UKY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

159,110 mi
Last recorded159,110 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 UKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 159,110 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 159,110 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 154,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front floor/ footwells corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 154,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front floor/ footwells corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 150,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 150,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 145,862 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 145,859 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod insecurely attached panhard rod offside mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle upper suspension arm mounting points in crossmember both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis between springs and rear axle tie bar mountings and just in front of nearside one (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 145,840 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 145,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,377 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 145,377 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,583 miles

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

various welding repairs to rear chassis

Fail 15 Feb 2021 144,583 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

various welding repairs to rear chassis

Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,102 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 144,102 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 143,696 miles

Nearside bulkhead/firewall has slight corrosion

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 143,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside bulkhead/firewall has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 143,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 143,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases no clamp fitted but suspect exhaust tack weldid in place (7.1.2)

Front propshaft rear uj worn at time of test

Nearside Front Upper bulk head corrodid

Nearside Front chassis leg slight corrosion

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front panhard rod bush has slight play

Offside Rear brake disk corrodid at time of test

Offside Rear shocker lower mounting point washer missing at time of test but secure

air filter pipe not connected to turbo at time of test

both front outer seat belts slightly frayed at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2017 143,518 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged bent [kinked] near caliper restricting flow and return of fluid (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases no clamp fitted but suspect exhaust tack weldid in place (7.1.2)

Front propshaft rear uj worn at time of test

Nearside Front Upper bulk head corrodid

Nearside Front chassis leg slight corrosion

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front panhard rod bush has slight play

Offside Rear brake disk corrodid at time of test

Offside Rear shocker lower mounting point washer missing at time of test but secure

air filter pipe not connected to turbo at time of test

both front outer seat belts slightly frayed at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2016 143,332 miles

vehicle pulls slightly left under braking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 141,662 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 141,662 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 138,391 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 138,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 134,117 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 134,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 128,827 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 128,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s rear brake pipe to caliper partly flattened advise attention

slight play noted at o/s front hub

Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,937 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front propshaft 'uj' worn

o/s front seat belt buckle cover missing

rear fog lamp switch faulty

Pass 17 Dec 2008 115,030 miles

Offside front brake pads shifting slghtly in caliper

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inside face

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 15 Dec 2008 115,023 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake pads shifting slghtly in caliper

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inside face

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,474 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 107,468 miles

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

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

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 102,215 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 102,215 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 98,450 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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S268 UKY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 S268 UKY, 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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S268 UKY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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