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S382 KRB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,361 mi
Last recorded224,361 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 KRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 224,361 miles

Dim-Dip switch deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly Dim beam (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 224,000 miles

Dim-Dip headlamp switch deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipes plus both nearside and offside front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 224,000 miles

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

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

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

Dim-Dip headlamp switch deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipes plus both nearside and offside front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 223,344 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 220,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 220,735 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 219,553 miles

main beam switch loose, may inadvertently come on.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 219,553 miles

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

main beam switch loose, may inadvertently come on.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 217,076 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 217,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 214,422 miles

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

slight play in front steering rod

Pass 26 Mar 2019 211,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 211,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 207,304 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 201,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 196,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 196,448 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 190,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 186,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 179,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 174,018 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 174,018 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 172,133 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 169,272 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 161,786 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 153,486 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 146,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 136,512 miles

slightish sharp bend at nearside rear calipier but not affecting braking efficiency

Pass 21 Feb 2006 122,371 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 122,263 miles

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

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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S382 KRB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S382 KRB, 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 S382 KRB registered?

S382 KRB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S382 KRB safe to buy?

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