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S824 HGP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,651 mi
Last recorded139,651 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 HGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 139,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR N/S & O/S LINK RODS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser bar [Panhard rod] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 139,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser bar [Panhard rod] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 134,933 miles

Front axle stabiliser bar bush [o/s] worn

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 134,933 miles

Front axle stabiliser bar bush [o/s] worn

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working ALL STOP LIGHTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 127,568 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 127,435 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working GOES OUT WHEN BRAKE APPLIED (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,537 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabiliser rod (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion rear chassis beam

Fail 7 Jun 2017 121,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabiliser rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion rear chassis beam

Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,684 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 116,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,904 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREADS

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 110,904 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREADS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,821 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

center exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 108,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside bonnet hinge has play in it

Fail 6 Mar 2013 108,239 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front hub oil seals leaking oil slightly

engine oil leak

offside bonnet hinge has play in it

Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,272 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2012 104,262 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

track rod bent

Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,592 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wiper blades have small splits

signs of perrishing steering arm bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,196 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 92,195 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,924 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 87,924 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 84,011 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,435 miles

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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S824 HGP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S824 HGP, 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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S824 HGP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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