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S438 JOV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

268,637 mi
Last recorded268,637 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 JOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 268,637 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 261,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 256,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 250,911 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 250,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 240,190 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 240,190 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated out rigger corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 225,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside middle body mount corroded

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

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

all four doors hinges worn

oil on steering box

Fail 27 Feb 2018 225,782 miles

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

oil on steering box

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

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

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

Nearside middle body mount corroded

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

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

all four doors hinges worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 213,767 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 213,767 miles

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable swivel (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 200,503 miles

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

both rear shock bushes worn

oil on steering box

Fail 14 Apr 2016 200,503 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

both rear shock bushes worn

oil on steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2015 187,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 187,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 172,056 miles

ADV WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT COVERED BY WIPER

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 158,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 146,972 miles

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

FRONT NUM BER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 11 Apr 2011 135,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 122,887 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 122,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear seat belt clasp outer cover missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,121 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre uneven wear

offside swivle leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2009 110,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre uneven wear

offside swivle leaking

Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,227 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 98,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 888,667 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 80,527 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 80,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S438 JOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S438 JOV, 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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S438 JOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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