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S878 XDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,933 mi
Last recorded219,933 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 XDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 219,933 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 219,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 215,453 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

transmission oil leaking onto outside of parking brake drum

Pass 24 Jan 2018 210,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 205,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 202,597 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 202,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 198,398 miles

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

rear prop shaft sliding joint worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 191,430 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 191,430 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 184,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 178,291 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 169,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 160,725 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 152,166 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 142,004 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 129,874 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 120,129 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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S878 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S878 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

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What year was S878 XDA registered?

S878 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S878 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 XDA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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