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S987 LSA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

265,360 mi
Last recorded265,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 LSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 265,360 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 259,456 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 259,456 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 242,304 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber slightly worn and has very small split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front steering damper bush has slight play in bush

Fail 8 Feb 2019 242,303 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis leg has hole corroded and same on outer side of chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber slightly worn and has very small split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front steering damper bush has slight play in bush

Pass 31 Jan 2018 226,817 miles

Ball joint has slight play st/box link arm (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak ()

welding repairs been carried out ,,adequate repair just holes patched

Fail 30 Jan 2018 226,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Ball joint has slight play st/box link arm (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 205,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Oil leak steering joint ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak steering joint ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak grearbox ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 205,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Oil leak steering joint ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak steering joint ()

Offside Indicator switch faulty does not remain in "on" position (1.4.A.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak grearbox ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 193,065 miles

engine oil oleak

gearbox oil leak

rear crossmember holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area

rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 193,021 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance too dull (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed only latching on safety catch (6.2.B.1a)

engine oil oleak

gearbox oil leak

rear crossmember holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 173,278 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 173,255 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 155,514 miles

Oil leak

pas box has been washed and not replaced but not showing signs of leakage

Fail 30 Dec 2013 155,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2012 147,232 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 147,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 137,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,661 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 122,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 111,005 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 111,005 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,809 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 98,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 92,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 92,111 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 83,964 miles

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

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

park brake drum contaminated with oil

steering damper rubber bushes worn

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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S987 LSA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S987 LSA, 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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S987 LSA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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