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S820 AJL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,878 mi
Last recorded140,878 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 AJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 140,878 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 132,134 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front Ball Joint Off Steering Box Slight Wear.......... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Adv Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slight Damage.......... (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak To Rear Diff casing.............. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 132,134 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Central Rear Stop Lamp Inop........... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front Ball Joint Off Steering Box Slight Wear.......... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure Front Registration Plate Insecure.......... (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Adv Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slight Damage.......... (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak To Rear Diff casing.............. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,161 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger and track control arm support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,168 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 116,168 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember in three places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,300 miles

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

chassis undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,685 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 101,819 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 94,045 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 94,039 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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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S820 AJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S820 AJL, 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 S820 AJL registered?

S820 AJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S820 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 AJL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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