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S285 SRT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,763 mi
Last recorded55,763 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 SRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 55,763 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 55,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 55,108 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 55,108 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 55,014 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,290 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 51,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,332 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 48,322 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/f hub leak oil advise

no brake test done steering in poor condition

o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tracking

Pass 12 Jan 2018 476,802 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2017 472,244 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres perished

Fail 18 Jan 2017 471,958 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,311 miles

All tyres slightly perrished

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,351 miles

offside and nearside front seat belt webbings slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,317 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front seat belt webbings slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 349,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,460 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,838 miles

oil leaking from front axle n/s swivel housing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,295 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,101 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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S285 SRT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S285 SRT, 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 S285 SRT registered?

S285 SRT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S285 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 SRT shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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