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S419 WUX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,079 mi
Last recorded125,079 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 WUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 125,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 122,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

pitman arm balljoint boot perished / cracking. replacement recommended.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 119,276 miles

no front prop shaft fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2024 119,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 117,394 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 117,394 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 116,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm tread in center (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 114,154 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 114,154 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,226 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,467 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 108,450 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 108,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,152 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 106,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,324 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 103,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,092 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 99,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,955 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,220 miles

Cannot fully assess front to rear brake pipes due to undersealing

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,220 miles

Cannot fully assess front to rear brake pipes due to undersealing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,676 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,676 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,463 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,802 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 82,802 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 80,410 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 80,410 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 72,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,060 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 72,295 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 72,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S419 WUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S419 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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What year was S419 WUX registered?

S419 WUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S419 WUX shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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