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S425 DTC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,008 mi
Last recorded168,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 DTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 168,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 168,008 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 164,252 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 164,252 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 158,861 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 158,861 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 147,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 144,671 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 144,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 139,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 139,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 138,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe that attaches to fuel filter (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 137,776 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 137,675 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 137,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 137,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 137,648 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,613 miles

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

nearside rear seat worn

offside rear seat worn

rear antiroll not fitted ,but heavy duti axle fitted

rear springs have hose clips around top coils

nearside rear shock absorber has had extention welded to top

offside raer shock absorber has had extention welded to top

offside rear suspension arm fouling axle

Fail 27 Jun 2014 134,113 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear seat worn

offside rear seat worn

rear antiroll not fitted ,but heavy duti axle fitted

rear springs have hose clips around top coils

nearside rear shock absorber has had extention welded to top

offside raer shock absorber has had extention welded to top

offside rear suspension arm fouling axle

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,170 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,170 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,428 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 111,652 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 111,652 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 108,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2010 108,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight fraying to offside front and rear seatbelts

Pass 9 Dec 2008 100,029 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 100,029 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 879,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 80,173 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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S425 DTC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 S425 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 S425 DTC registered?

S425 DTC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S425 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 DTC shows 33 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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