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S470 NLT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 NLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026

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

Vehicle is waxoiled making inspection difficult

Fail 6 Jan 2026 62,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle is waxoiled making inspection difficult

Pass 10 Jan 2025

Rear diff "A " frame ball joint dust cover damaged.

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 6 Jan 2025

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear diff "A " frame ball joint dust cover damaged.

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 61,695 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipes at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 61,695 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipes at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General corrosion to all metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is general corrosion to the rear of chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 61,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General corrosion to all metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is general corrosion to the rear of chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,166 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,995 miles

All tyres outer side wall's craking

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,995 miles

All tyres outer side wall's craking

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,731 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 55,731 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,882 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 35,855 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,855 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,672 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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S470 NLT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S470 NLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S470 NLT registered?

S470 NLT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S470 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 NLT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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