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S383 UYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

86,690 mi
Last recorded86,690 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 UYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,690 miles

Central Rear both body mountings corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring turret corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis slight rust

Fail 12 Feb 2024 86,690 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear both body mountings corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring turret corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis slight rust

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,802 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 84,802 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 82,260 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,115 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 80,114 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,019 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 78,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,763 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 74,763 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,210 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 71,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,563 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 66,482 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,884 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,126 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 56,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,179 miles

rear joint of front propshaft worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,663 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,663 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,513 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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S383 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S383 UYA, 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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S383 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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