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S892 BKS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,122 mi
Last recorded135,122 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 BKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 135,122 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel hub housing leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm loose on splines (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub housing leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,108 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leak

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

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

Offside Front swivel housing leak

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 123,697 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 121,429 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 118,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber upper bush has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,241 miles

Fuel leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 109,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel leak

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 107,511 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,828 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted

nsr body bracket snapped

Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted

nsr body bracket snapped

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,188 miles

All brake pipes coated in dirt. preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2013 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

All brake pipes coated in dirt. preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2012 99,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 99,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 96,070 miles

rear discs wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Jan 2011 96,039 miles

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

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

rear discs wearing unevenly

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,465 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 91,429 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 85,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 23,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 79,538 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 71,249 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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S892 BKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S892 BKS, 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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S892 BKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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