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S972 XDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,859 mi
Last recorded167,859 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 XDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 167,859 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from rear of sump

Pass 10 Nov 2023 166,916 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 166,916 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 165,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 163,514 miles

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

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

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

Rear of engine has oil leaking.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 161,058 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 161,058 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 155,792 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 150,110 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 150,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 150,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside BRAKE RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded BY CENTRE CHASSY (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 150,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside BRAKE RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded BY CENTRE CHASSY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 132,463 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 122,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 114,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 114,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

LOW CLUTCH FLUID, FRONT PROPSHAFT JOINT WORN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 104,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,482 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 90,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008
Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,161 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 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S972 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.

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What year was S972 XDA registered?

S972 XDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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