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S824 XDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,536 mi
Last recorded204,536 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 XDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 204,536 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 200,867 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 200,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear X member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 193,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 189,741 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 189,739 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near gearbox mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X-Member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 186,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 178,663 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 178,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 170,584 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 161,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 152,476 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 152,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 141,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 132,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 123,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,541 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 112,541 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 22 Jun 2013 101,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 29 Jun 2007 42,587 miles

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

Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 32,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S824 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S824 XDA registered?

S824 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S824 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 XDA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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