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S120 TCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 163,753 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security been under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 158,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 158,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 154,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security been under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 154,300 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security been under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,572 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 148,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 143,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 134,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 130,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 127,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,658 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 122,398 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 115,704 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,800 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,188 miles

corrosion to rear crossmemberout any 12" area

tow bar removed for retest

Fail 9 Apr 2010 100,096 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,271 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Apr 2008 84,271 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,832 miles

front prop rear u/j worn

slight lift in rear axle A fram joint

Fail 13 Apr 2007 75,832 miles

front prop rear u/j worn

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

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

slight lift in rear axle A fram joint

Fail 9 Feb 2006 73,496 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,496 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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S120 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S120 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.

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S120 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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