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S113 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

114,279 mi
Last recorded114,279 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 114,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 113,440 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 113,438 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 112,196 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,651 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 111,651 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ta bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,875 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 110,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,832 miles

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 15 Mar 2019 107,832 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,602 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,257 miles

drivers seat belt is damaged

underside very dirty and rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,257 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure front fixing is loose (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat belt is damaged

underside very dirty and rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,197 miles

Corrosion in rear panel

Underside of vehicle is very dirty

Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,197 miles

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

Corrosion in rear panel

Underside of vehicle is very dirty

n/s mirror is broken.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,449 miles

chassis rusty at rear

exhaust rusty

underside very muddy

Fail 26 Feb 2014 101,445 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis rusty at rear

exhaust rusty

underside very muddy

Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,128 miles

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

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

Steering damper bushes are worn.

o/s seat belt webbing is badly damage

rear panel is rusty.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 99,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering damper bushes are worn.

o/s seat belt webbing is badly damage

rear panel is rusty.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,595 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,586 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front hockey stick bushes deteriated

rear cross member corroded will require welding soon

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,082 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 93,082 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 92,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,852 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 89,828 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,469 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 70,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 S113 MEC, 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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S113 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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