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S994 GAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,931 mi
Last recorded166,931 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 GAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 166,931 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 166,177 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 163,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 162,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 158,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,186 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 149,142 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 145,336 miles

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

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Oct 2017 140,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,780 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,360 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear near rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd'bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 121,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 31 May 2011 106,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,881 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,346 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 92,282 miles

Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,282 miles

Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 81,349 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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S994 GAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S994 GAF, 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 S994 GAF registered?

S994 GAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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