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S411 TJS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,951 mi
Last recorded29,951 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 TJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 29,951 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 28,736 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 28,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 28,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 27,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 24,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 24,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 24,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

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

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Winch bumper corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 23,492 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

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

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Winch bumper corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,275 miles

Both front swivels leaking grease

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

O/f cv joint noisy

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

Front winch bumper corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 23,275 miles

Both front swivels leaking grease

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

O/f cv joint noisy

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front winch bumper corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,057 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 22,817 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s seat cushon torn

Pass 6 May 2010 22,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 210,782 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Nearside seat belt fraying.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Fail 24 Mar 2008 210,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Nearside seat belt fraying.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 199,941 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 199,940 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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S411 TJS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S411 TJS, 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 S411 TJS registered?

S411 TJS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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