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S124 TCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,275 mi
Last recorded59,275 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 59,275 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Pass 31 Jul 2025 58,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 57,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 56,181 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,622 miles

Drag link and track rod end dust covers cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,319 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,220 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 42,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,340 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,340 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,877 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 26,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 159,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 22 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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S124 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 S124 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 S124 TCV registered?

S124 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S124 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S124 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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