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S848 HVC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,042 mi
Last recorded25,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 HVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 25,042 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 25,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 23,628 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 23,523 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 23,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND OFF SIDE FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 23,006 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 23,006 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 22,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 21,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 205,311 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,077 miles

offside front and rear tyres perished on outer side wall

Pass 28 May 2013 17,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,102 miles

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres perished on outside side wall

Pass 24 May 2011 135,783 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,244 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 8,837 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,837 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 7,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 6,650 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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S848 HVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S848 HVC, 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 S848 HVC registered?

S848 HVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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