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S508 DSX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,795 mi
Last recorded130,795 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 130,795 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 130,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,737 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 129,715 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,411 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly torn

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 128,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper slightly torn

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,539 miles

Offside Front wiper split at end

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 125,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front wiper split at end

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

rear prop shaft uj getting worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 122,685 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 122,637 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 115,682 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 115,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 113,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 113,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,376 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,614 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 108,614 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 105,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,601 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 96,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 88,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 77,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 77,568 miles

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

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

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

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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S508 DSX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S508 DSX, 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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S508 DSX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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