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S48 HCB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,718 mi
Last recorded154,718 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 HCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 154,718 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gearbox mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both on to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front both inner wing rotten

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 152,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both atmosperical ball seal has slight leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 153,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on drivers door chassis and rear door

Fail 24 Mar 2016 153,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on drivers door chassis and rear door

Pass 24 Mar 2015 150,832 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front mud flap loose

Fail 19 Mar 2015 150,832 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front mud flap loose

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 142,285 miles

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

corrosion on O/S/F of chassis

Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 131,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both side front door hinges worn

front number plate watermarked

rear door corroded around latch

rear number plate cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2011 131,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both side front door hinges worn

front number plate watermarked

rear door corroded around latch

rear number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2010 125,640 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 125,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 118,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear door corroded but secure

Fail 4 Mar 2009 118,254 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

handbrake lever coming towards end of reserve travel

rear door corroded but secure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 111,187 miles

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

offside lower door hinge worn

Fail 18 Mar 2008 111,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside lower door hinge worn

Pass 22 Mar 2007 102,852 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 102,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,190 miles

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

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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S48 HCB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S48 HCB, 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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S48 HCB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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