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S581 BDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,853 mi
Last recorded202,853 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 BDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 202,853 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 202,848 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 199,453 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 199,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 199,092 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 198,553 miles

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 197,726 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 197,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 196,828 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 196,729 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 196,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 195,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 195,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 195,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 192,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 190,542 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 190,541 miles

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

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

Front and rear differentials leaking oil

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 168,121 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 167,652 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 151,285 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 151,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 150,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 147,956 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 147,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 140,312 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 140,312 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 135,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 135,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 132,971 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 123,815 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 110,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 96,213 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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S581 BDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S581 BDL, 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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S581 BDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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