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S276 ULS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,416 mi
Last recorded137,416 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 ULS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 137,416 miles

Emissions not tested part of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe behind middle clamp and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking breather pipe on top offside missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at outrigger and ft tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed on top and both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at rear tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under chassis at ft tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed on top, front, back and end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed at rear tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of chassis beside diesel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 130,798 miles

underside coated in underseal

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))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 130,427 miles

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))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,694 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 120,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis near triangle bush mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe to caliper, twisted at join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg to rear cross member beside fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis along middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis at triangle bush mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outrigger in middle of body (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OSF Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front prop Rear UJ slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,021 miles

Front both front tyres have inner tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

Nearside Front seat belt plastic cover missing ,

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering box arm (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts , no cord seen

fuel tank damp

Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of torque bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front of torque bar (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross section n/s/r & o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Front both front tyres have inner tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

Nearside Front seat belt plastic cover missing ,

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering box arm (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts , no cord seen

fuel tank damp

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Jun 2013 87,940 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side front swivel housing leaking slightly

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,940 miles

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

off side front swivel housing leaking slightly

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,240 miles

off side front swivel housing leaking slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,240 miles

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

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)

off side front swivel housing leaking slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 74,607 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 74,607 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,687 miles

slight play lift on joint on front prop shaft coupling

Fail 23 Apr 2009 70,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight play lift on joint on front prop shaft coupling

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,771 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 59,768 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,211 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 49,204 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 38,531 miles

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

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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S276 ULS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S276 ULS, 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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S276 ULS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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