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S844 BNP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

158,009 mi
Last recorded158,009 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 BNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 158,009 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 158,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 156,754 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 156,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 154,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 154,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 152,554 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 152,554 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 150,072 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 150,061 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning stiff when turning (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,145 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 148,142 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 141,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 134,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 134,767 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,204 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 128,009 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steeringrack arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,025 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight imbalance at front braking.

steering damper bushes,slight wear.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,944 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 117,944 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,061 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 113,022 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brakes showing low performance

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,639 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 102,639 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,466 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 96,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,160 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 78,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,815 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,096 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 71,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,793 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,734 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 53,734 miles

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

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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S844 BNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 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 S844 BNP, 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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S844 BNP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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