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S609 ADP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,214 mi
Last recorded16,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 ADP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 16,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 9,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 6,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 255 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 95,957 miles

Offside cracking to tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,353 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 946,737 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,262 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 870,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,470 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,134 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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S609 ADP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S609 ADP, 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

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What year was S609 ADP registered?

S609 ADP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S609 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S609 ADP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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