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S404 RKG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

10,247 mi
Last recorded10,247 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 RKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 10,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 8,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 8,441 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 4,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 3,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion All under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 3,038 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 218 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 138,457 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 138,457 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2013 133,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 133,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,286 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 122,604 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 112,144 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 103,338 miles

1 slight oil leak os swivel hub 2 steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split 3 nsf wheel bearing slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2009 103,338 miles

1 slight oil leak os swivel hub 2 steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split 3 nsf wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,000 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 94,524 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 96,296 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 85,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 79,488 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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S404 RKG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S404 RKG, 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 S404 RKG registered?

S404 RKG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S404 RKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S404 RKG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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