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S400 DDW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,841 mi
Last recorded111,841 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 DDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,841 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 105,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,658 miles

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

rear shockabsorber top bushes wearing,nearside mirror glass cracked,steering drop arm dust cover deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,927 miles

horn note a bit weak.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,179 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 89,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 85,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,317 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 13,317 miles

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

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

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

front prop uj has slight play

offside steering damper bush has excessively play

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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S400 DDW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S400 DDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S400 DDW registered?

S400 DDW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S400 DDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S400 DDW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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