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S800 MUD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,264 mi
Last recorded195,264 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 195,264 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2018 195,264 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 193,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 193,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 187,846 miles

stearing damper bushes have play

Fail 1 Jun 2016 187,862 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

stearing damper bushes worn

Pass 1 May 2015 179,987 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 179,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 May 2014 169,585 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 169,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 151,907 miles

exhaust corroded centre/rear

Fail 5 Feb 2013 151,907 miles

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

exhaust corroded centre/rear

offside wiper arm insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2012 149,149 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 149,148 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 144,477 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 142,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs and pads worn

wipers split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 134,617 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 134,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 120,907 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 120,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 110,055 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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S800 MUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S800 MUD, 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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S800 MUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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