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S989 HNV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 HNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,637 miles

After market headlamps fitted

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight front axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

None obligatory mirror slightly damaged (near side)

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 112,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not locking into filler neck cap loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

After market headlamps fitted

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight front axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

None obligatory mirror slightly damaged (near side)

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 112,435 miles

Brake performance not tested illegal tyre on vehicle not road legal to carry out decelerometer test (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not locking into filler neck cap loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated lever has to be held open to locate in slam panel (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front windscreen washers require adjustment

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

after market headlamps fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 110,298 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front windscreen washers require adjustment

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed wont fully close to aperture (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

indicator switch not self cancelling

Fail 13 May 2021 109,968 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements activating headlamps on position lamp selection (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front windscreen washers require adjustment

Horn not working properly self activating (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal contaminating tyre inner sidewall (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed wont fully close to aperture (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal contaminating tyre inner sidewall (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

indicator switch not self cancelling

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front swivel housings leaking

Fail 22 May 2019 102,570 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak and no cam belt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front swivel housings leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,329 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,238 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,659 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,513 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 99,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 98,839 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 97,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 96,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,298 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 96,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 95,623 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 94,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 94,681 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 93,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 93,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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S989 HNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S989 HNV, 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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S989 HNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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