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S86 GPN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,631 mi
Last recorded124,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 GPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 124,631 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 124,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 124,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury SIDESTEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury SIDESTEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

CORROSION TO N/S (CENTRE) BODY/SIDE STEP MOUNTING FRAME

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

O/S/F + BOTH REAR MEATL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT SEATBELT WEBBINGS

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH REAR (FORWARD FACING) SEATS REMOVED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,757 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 122,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play REAR (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play REAR (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

FRONT+REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH ALL FORWARD FACING REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 28 May 2016 120,355 miles

BOTH SIDE STEP/RAILS CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN

O/S/R TYRE LOW + PERISHED ALONG TREADS

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F SWIVEL HOUSING

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DAMPER BUSH

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH REAR (FORWARD FACING) SEATS REMOVED

Fail 23 May 2016 120,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH SIDE STEP/RAILS CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY SPONGY

N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN

O/S/R TYRE LOW + PERISHED ALONG TREADS

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F SWIVEL HOUSING

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DAMPER BUSH

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH REAR (FORWARD FACING) SEATS REMOVED

Pass 18 May 2015 117,363 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 117,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake pipe badly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 112,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,372 miles

front bumper corroded

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 94,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,846 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear light units partially obscured by protective grates.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,085 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 76,085 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,922 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly obscured by access ladder †offside front steering pivot arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 3 May 2006 57,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 57,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 56,402 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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S86 GPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S86 GPN, 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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S86 GPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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