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S656 XDP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,585 mi
Last recorded104,585 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 XDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body crossmember in front of rear axle, end caps corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 104,583 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Arm (from steering box) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body crossmember in front of rear axle, end caps corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 91,446 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,795 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,789 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing BUCKLE (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,596 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working presented with light removed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking at seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front sphere leaking oil (hub)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,763 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME BALL JOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 65,756 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME BALL JOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,199 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,326 miles

Ball joint has slight play Pitman joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 55,320 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play Pitman joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,123 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear body cross member starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,934 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 49,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,507 miles

Front brake pads low.

Rear brake discs worn.

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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S656 XDP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S656 XDP, 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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S656 XDP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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