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S768 SLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,835 mi
Last recorded128,835 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 SLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 128,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 128,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2024 128,473 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting and battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front footwells (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,274 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and bulkhead outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 127,979 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner ball joint swivel seal slightly leaking oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing splash panel holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,130 miles

Front front registration plate broken but not likely to be misread

front inner wing splash panels holed and corroded

various brake pipes longer than required but not chafing

Pass 6 Sep 2019 125,689 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipes across axle requires better clips, pipes to calipers are extra long but not fouling all at rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both inner front splash panels are holed and corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,047 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 120,096 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,929 miles

offside front hub slight weep ok for test

Fail 14 Jul 2012 116,919 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside front hub slight weep ok for test

Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,845 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 115,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rearmost universal joint on front prop shaft breaking up

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,938 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

hole in o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 12 Jan 2008 67,946 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 45,212 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 45,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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S768 SLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S768 SLS, 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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S768 SLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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