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S423 DTC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,291 mi
Last recorded164,291 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 DTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 164,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 164,091 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 164,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 163,520 miles

Nearside Front Axle seal leaking

Offside Front Axle seal leaking

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play First arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 162,779 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 162,551 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 162,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 161,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 11 Mar 2013 155,399 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 155,394 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 147,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 147,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 139,362 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mistin of oil around steering box

slight play in pitman arm ball joint

Fail 9 Mar 2011 139,357 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mistin of oil around steering box

slight play in pitman arm ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2010 129,556 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 129,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 118,239 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 118,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 108,907 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear side lamp bulbs faded

steering damper rubber bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2007 103,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,304 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 35,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bumper insecure

underside of vehicle excessivley covered in mud needs to be steamed and clean for retest

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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S423 DTC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S423 DTC, 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 S423 DTC registered?

S423 DTC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S423 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S423 DTC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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