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S113 EKS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 EKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 108,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel regulator? (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis weak/holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,623 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 106,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,877 miles

All four tyres have sidewalls that are perished, cracked and have cuts, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at time of test.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 103,566 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Your vehicle has met the required service brake efficiency,but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 27 Aug 2012 103,566 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Your vehicle has met the required service brake efficiency,but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,423 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,487 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 93,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 93,178 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 88,896 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 88,896 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 70,367 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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S113 EKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S113 EKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S113 EKS registered?

S113 EKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S113 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S113 EKS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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