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S972 SRL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,862 mi
Last recorded166,862 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 SRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 166,862 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle mounting bracket corroded

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

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

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

Travel on footbrake

Fail 30 Mar 2026 166,862 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle insecure axle mounting bracket heavily corroded (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle mounting bracket corroded

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

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

Travel on footbrake

Pass 4 Apr 2025 158,749 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 158,747 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 150,283 miles

Offside Front brake hose tight on full lock

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 150,279 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose tight on full lock

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 128,206 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 128,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,178 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 102,178 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nut corroded away on union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7.50x16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,849 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mount corroded on axle but secure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear body stay corroded away

front and rear axles rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 4 Jul 2018 101,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mount corroded on axle but secure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear body stay corroded away

front and rear axles rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,500 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed screw corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper washer corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high retaining bezel corroded and insecure (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking pipe burst on test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper washer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,675 miles

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r roadwheels corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 99,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r road wheel corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/f road wheels corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 98,304 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f ,o/s/r,n/s/r road wheels corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassis and axles corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,993 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 93,533 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside 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 Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 90,716 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 May 2011 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,446 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 85,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,493 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 84,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 82,289 miles

steering damper o/s bush slight play

Pass 5 May 2006 78,886 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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S972 SRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 S972 SRL, 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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S972 SRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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