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S788 AWP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,678 mi
Last recorded59,678 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 AWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,678 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

O/S/F seat base worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,877 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,530 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Slight leak from n/s/f swivel joint

Pass 2 Dec 2022 53,844 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT WINGS

DRIVEWRS SEAT BASE WORN

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,967 miles

Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,190 miles

Central Rear corroded and support braces weakened

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat base worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

body damage on front wings

Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from various engine parts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,506 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,653 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,234 miles

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

Oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,680 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle support arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,261 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,824 miles

Steering damper mounting bush slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,992 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 33,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,772 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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S788 AWP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S788 AWP, 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 S788 AWP registered?

S788 AWP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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