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S678 HOK

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

220,936 mi
Last recorded220,936 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 HOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 220,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 219,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 216,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 214,142 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 211,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 208,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 205,966 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 198,084 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 198,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 181,785 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 164,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 156,044 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 154,722 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 152,761 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 148,341 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 143,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 143,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 136,324 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 136,321 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak

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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S678 HOK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S678 HOK, 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 S678 HOK registered?

S678 HOK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S678 HOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S678 HOK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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