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S802 DTM

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

111,199 mi
Last recorded111,199 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 DTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 110,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 110,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 109,329 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,457 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,296 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in centre. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 103,973 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 100,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,091 miles

exhaust tail pipe perforated

nearside front outrigger heavily corroded near body mounting

Fail 7 Jun 2012 97,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,295 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,309 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 59,309 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 50,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,011 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,011 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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S802 DTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 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 S802 DTM, 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 S802 DTM registered?

S802 DTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S802 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 DTM shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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