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S854 XDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

189,250 mi
Last recorded189,250 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 XDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 189,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 183,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 183,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 178,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 178,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 171,830 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 165,391 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 165,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 161,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 161,670 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 156,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 148,206 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 148,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both door steps seized and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 140,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 127,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,183 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,771 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,926 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,773 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 83,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,464 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Nov 2007 66,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,889 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,041 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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S854 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S854 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

How do I check the history of S854 XDA?

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What year was S854 XDA registered?

S854 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S854 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 XDA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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