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S843 NLT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

12,314 mi
Last recorded12,314 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 NLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 12,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and G/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 12,295 miles

Chassis undersealed

Clutch fluid leaking at flexi

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 12,120 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 12,120 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroding ( a arm diff mount)

Pass 18 Jan 2023 11,940 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 11,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 11,551 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 11,247 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 11,246 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis / rear valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 11,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded complete (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front rear steering link arm ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front steering link arm ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front rear steering link arm ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front steering link arm ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box to link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete link to rear left and right (valence) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Corrosion to body by windscreen

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front half shaft leaking

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

Offside front half shaft leaking

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Side steps heavily corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2019 10,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 10,824 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 10,824 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,016 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,729 miles

seat belts in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,699 miles

rear step loose on mountings

Pass 5 Jan 2010 83,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,555 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 81,555 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 80,714 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 80,714 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

play in nearside rear shock absorber top bush

slight play in both rear shock absorber bottom bushes

slight play in rear diff suport arm ball joint

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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S843 NLT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S843 NLT, 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 S843 NLT registered?

S843 NLT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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