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S532 SUH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

183,300 mi
Last recorded183,300 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 SUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 183,300 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 183,298 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 182,235 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded sign of possible metal fatigue around servo to master cylinder ,no obvious vacuum leak . (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 179,907 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

possible hairline fracture servo near master cyl mount

Pass 1 Dec 2022 176,004 miles

possible hairline fracture on servo ? ,by master cylinder mount

Pass 16 Nov 2021 172,040 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 168,646 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 164,260 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 159,597 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 155,193 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 150,304 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 140,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 135,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 131,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 126,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 121,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Nov 2009 116,697 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 112,114 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,853 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 100,590 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 95,179 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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S532 SUH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 S532 SUH, 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 S532 SUH registered?

S532 SUH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S532 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S532 SUH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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