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S56 CDS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,727 mi
Last recorded209,727 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 CDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 209,727 miles

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

Front hub seals weaping

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective Fixing missing ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 209,727 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Battery housing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded in multiple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front hub seals weaping

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective Fixing missing ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 209,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front wing has damage

steering drop arm has misting of oil

Fail 18 Nov 2019 209,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front wing has damage

steering drop arm has misting of oil

Pass 18 Sep 2018 208,849 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 208,849 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 205,604 miles

Oil leak ()

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

offside front wing has damadge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 200,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 195,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear propshaft u j joint has wear

Pass 22 May 2015 195,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear propshaft u j joint has wear

Pass 24 May 2014 191,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 188,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 188,316 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 185,182 miles

Oil leak

front off front chassis rails starting to corroed

no clutch pedal rubber

Pass 25 May 2011 181,225 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing starting to wear

no clutch pedal rubber

Pass 27 May 2010 177,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 177,528 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear front uj joint worn

Pass 27 May 2009 174,547 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 174,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 170,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 166,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 143,488 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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S56 CDS 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 68.2%.

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 S56 CDS, 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 S56 CDS registered?

S56 CDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 1999.

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