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S100 MKC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,313 mi
Last recorded180,313 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 MKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 180,313 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 176,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 176,528 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

slight wear in prop shaft rear universal joint

Pass 8 Feb 2024 173,018 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 173,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 168,799 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 168,794 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 165,302 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 165,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 162,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 162,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 160,355 miles

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

Front propshaft rear u/j slightly worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear propshaft rear u/j slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2019 156,247 miles

rear axle top ball joint has slight play

slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 13 May 2019 156,243 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle top ball joint has slight play

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 9 May 2018 150,139 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 150,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 144,625 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hocky stick bush at rear of front axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 144,619 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hocky stick bush at rear of front axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hocky stick bush at rear of front axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 139,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 135,927 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 135,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 124,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 117,738 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 117,735 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 110,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,783 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 94,780 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,310 miles

Play in steering drop arm ball joint.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,243 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 78,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,667 miles

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

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

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 MKC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S100 MKC, 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 S100 MKC registered?

S100 MKC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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