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S508 TAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,369 mi
Last recorded171,369 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 171,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 169,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n\s and o\s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 165,709 miles

Central Washer jet poor

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 158,782 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 158,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 154,150 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 149,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,836 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 145,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,517 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 139,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,355 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,399 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorating

offside body mount prescribed area has corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,398 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyre tread has inner edge wear

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorating

nearside windscreen wiper to be checked on retest

offside body mount prescribed area has corrosion

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm,close to legal limit

Fail 4 Mar 2013 970,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear mud flaps cut

Pass 4 Mar 2013 970,280 miles

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

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

advise rear mud flaps cut

Pass 9 Feb 2012 2,268 miles

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

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

small tear on o/s wiper blade

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,906 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 46,614 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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S508 TAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAD, 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 S508 TAD registered?

S508 TAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S508 TAD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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