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S552 NBL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,540 mi
Last recorded124,540 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 NBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 124,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 120,380 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 113,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,455 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,141 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,276 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,532 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,237 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 81,605 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 76,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 71,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 65,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,522 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 61,299 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,249 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,249 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,064 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 45,064 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,897 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 37,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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S552 NBL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S552 NBL, 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

How do I check the history of S552 NBL?

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What year was S552 NBL registered?

S552 NBL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S552 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 NBL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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