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S794 XAS

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,484 mi
Last recorded81,484 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 XAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 81,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,958 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 79,957 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure on dash (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control out rigger (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control out rigger (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,145 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front swivels leaking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Underside painting not allowing inspection of welding

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,145 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front swivels leaking

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Underside painting not allowing inspection of welding

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 76,095 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 74,533 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,553 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 48,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 45,688 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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S794 XAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S794 XAS, 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 S794 XAS registered?

S794 XAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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