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S292 HTM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,934 mi
Last recorded65,934 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 HTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,934 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracta joint seal starting to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracta joint seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 65,465 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 65,465 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 65,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 64,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,866 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2022 64,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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))

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,856 miles

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,848 miles

Offside Rear indicator intermittent not working

steering wheel foam cove loose

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,744 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,742 miles

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

Power steering ram insecure o/s bush worn to excess (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,629 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,628 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger radius arm suppport area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis behind fuel tank (6.6.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger support /radius arm area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis inner backing corner (6.6.6)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member outer face (6.6.6)

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,327 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,831 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,770 miles

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

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

front stabilizer bar has slight play in bush

steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,294 miles

corrosion to fuel tank support /cover

corrosion to offside / nearside front meatl brake pipes

offside steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split

play in nearside front swivel hub joint

steering damper offside bush worn

steerinrg wheel cover insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,294 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside / nearside front meatl brake pipes

offside steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split

play in nearside front swivel hub joint

steering damper offside bush worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,301 miles

corrosion to rear anti roll bar mounting braket

offside steering drag link bush worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,301 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to rear anti roll bar mounting braket

offside steering drag link bush worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,469 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,502 miles

travel to handbrake

Fail 8 Dec 2008 49,501 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,658 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 45,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,322 miles

play in rear top shosk bushes both sides

rear brake discs inner face corroded and slight pitting

travel to handbrake close to maximum

Pass 21 Dec 2005 35,245 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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S292 HTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S292 HTM, 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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S292 HTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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