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S814 MFR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

43,070 mi
Last recorded43,070 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 MFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 43,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,957 miles

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

Rear 'A' frame trailing arm ball joint boot has slight cracks

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear 'A' frame trailing arm ball joint boot has slight cracks

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,231 miles

Central Rear rear over axle wishbone ball joint boot deteriorated

Coil spring corroded front and rear all both sides of vehicle corroded and all suspension components both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of vehicle (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 42,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded and front all both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint over rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of vehicle (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear and all suspension components all both sides of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 42,073 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded and front all both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of vehicle (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear and all suspension components all both sides of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 41,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 41,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside head lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

rear coil springs incorrectly seated(upper )

Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,410 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded mounting tunnels (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear suspension components and chassis corroding (all both sides )

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded (towbar)

service brake 55 percent handbrake 20 percent

Fail 1 Jun 2018 41,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

footbrake at 52% efficiency

nearside rear chassis corroded (towbar)

Pass 11 May 2017 40,952 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs poor condition

Pass 16 May 2016 40,893 miles

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 11 May 2016 40,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 22 May 2015 40,827 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 May 2015 40,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,621 miles

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

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

footbrake pulling slightly to the right

Fail 29 May 2014 40,621 miles

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

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

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

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

footbrake pulling slightly to the right

Pass 10 May 2013 40,526 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,307 miles

all four tyres cracking open

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,210 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,995 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 39,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,903 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 39,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,505 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,119 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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S814 MFR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 S814 MFR, 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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S814 MFR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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