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S100 BUS

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,104 mi
Last recorded67,104 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 BUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 67,104 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,764 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,577 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 52,577 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,422 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh

Pass 2 Apr 2016 48,880 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,634 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Oil Leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 46,634 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 455,334 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,785 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,771 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,540 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 340,582 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front swivel seal light misting of oil

Pass 14 Apr 2009 286,216 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 259,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 23,709 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 23,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,426 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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S100 BUS 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 77.8%.

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 S100 BUS, 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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S100 BUS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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