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S85 HWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

227,319 mi
Last recorded227,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 HWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 227,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 225,182 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe perishing!

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame / differential upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 220,481 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame! (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 214,811 miles

Nearside Front Corroded but not excessive!

Pass 10 Jul 2020 209,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 204,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak!

Pass 17 Apr 2018 197,553 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 191,829 miles

Central Front Outrigger slight corrosion!

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 184,632 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 177,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 171,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 171,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 163,610 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 156,448 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 148,325 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 139,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numberplate deteriorating.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 139,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front numberplate deteriorating.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 127,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front numberplate deteriorating.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 115,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 101,771 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S85 HWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S85 HWW, 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 S85 HWW registered?

S85 HWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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