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S317 AJL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,893 mi
Last recorded114,893 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 AJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 May 2025 106,844 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 106,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 95,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 89,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 positions (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,469 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 85,421 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR pipe split in engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipes corroded

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers not self parking (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Grease around nearside rear calliper but no signs of leak or contamination

Heater cables in engine bay show signs of arcing on bonnet (possible risk of fire)

Slight oil leak from transfer box

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,965 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 80,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,075 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 72,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,560 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate held on by cable ties

steering box damp

wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2018 65,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe detatched (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate held on by cable ties

steering box damp

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2017 64,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge and starting to crack.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S of No. plate light inop

Fail 16 Jan 2017 64,813 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe O/S/F Leaking. (3.7.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge and starting to crack.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S of No. plate light inop

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,552 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pipes/pump unions (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

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

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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S317 AJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S317 AJL, 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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S317 AJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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