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R5 SWP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,300 mi
Last recorded141,300 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 141,300 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 139,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 16 May 2023 138,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre to rear box joint corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 137,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 136,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

both headlights poor output break line just visable on tester

fuel filter damp

transmission handbrake drum damp

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

battery tray corroded

both headlights poor output break line just visable on tester

headlights come on with sidelights

light corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2020 133,182 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

battery tray corroded

both headlights poor output break line just visable on tester

headlights come on with sidelights

light corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2018 131,996 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 127,187 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion on battery tray (nearside)

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

steering box arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 May 2017 127,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion on battery tray (nearside)

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

steering box arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 May 2016 122,263 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft rear u/j worn

Fail 19 May 2016 122,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft rear u/j worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,489 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,213 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 89,204 miles

both front tyre on 2mm/worn brake pada\l rubber

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,571 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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R5 SWP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R5 SWP, 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 R5 SWP registered?

R5 SWP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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