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S405 WUX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 WUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 107,558 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear axle A frame ball joint is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger is corroded through by body mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre outrigger corroded through by body mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger is corroded through by body mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded through on outside section of main chassis at rear of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint is worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to calliper is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded by spring mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 106,713 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively next to rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 106,709 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively next to rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 105,937 miles

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 length of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 105,917 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 length of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,422 miles

Offside Front Outer chassis corroded

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,787 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,279 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s and o/s/f lower chassis corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,274 miles

Front Bumper Has Bolt Missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 85,274 miles

Front Bumper Has Bolt Missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,732 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,722 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,896 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 75,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,622 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,164 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 66,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 54,439 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,439 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,895 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 47,895 miles

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

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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S405 WUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S405 WUX, 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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S405 WUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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