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S554 RDG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 RDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 106,985 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 104,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,204 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,650 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 93,644 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 82,961 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 829,618 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion severl (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion severl (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,865 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,865 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,388 miles

slidht play in nsf track rod end

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,999 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,692 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipe securing clip cracked n/s rear

Fail 14 Jan 2011 70,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipe securing clip cracked n/s rear

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 65,391 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 63,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 604,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,995 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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S554 RDG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S554 RDG, 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 S554 RDG registered?

S554 RDG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S554 RDG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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