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S839 HAR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,395 mi
Last recorded154,395 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 HAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 154,395 miles

All four tyres cracking with age.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 150,477 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 150,474 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,085 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 146,075 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread broken (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable RUBBER BUSH (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on ARM INSECURE (8.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working AND BROKEN (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 141,729 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 141,719 miles

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

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 137,093 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 131,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 125,046 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 125,036 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 117,989 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,366 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 111,356 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,189 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 97,179 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

f/prop u/j worn to excess.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 90,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 84,406 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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S839 HAR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S839 HAR, 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 S839 HAR registered?

S839 HAR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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