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S76 HWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 HWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,889 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 106,580 miles

Nearside Front hub oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 106,570 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2019 106,530 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front hubs leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2019 106,522 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,368 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 106,361 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,955 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 104,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes coverded in oil /underseal difficult to assess (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 97,585 miles

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

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

slight leak on both frt hubs

Pass 25 Nov 2013 94,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 84,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,702 miles

nearside and offside rear shockers bushes worn

Fail 13 Mar 2009 77,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside rear shockers bushes worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,382 miles

nearside front rear trackrod end slight up and down play

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,316 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 69,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 65,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,297 miles

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

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

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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S76 HWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S76 HWW, 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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What year was S76 HWW registered?

S76 HWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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