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S118 TCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,303 mi
Last recorded107,303 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 107,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 106,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 105,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 102,897 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 101,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,325 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,012 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,826 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper offside bush has play

Pass 6 May 2011 96,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,657 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 91,657 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,102 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 86,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 81,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,965 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,084 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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S118 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S118 TCV, 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 S118 TCV registered?

S118 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S118 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 TCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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