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S169 BRC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

159,703 mi
Last recorded159,703 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 BRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 159,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 159,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 157,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 150,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 145,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 138,369 miles

Front Registration plate partial obscured

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 138,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine average 3.22 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis corroded 30.cm spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate partial obscured

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,499 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 131,498 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,038 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 124,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,222 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 121,218 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,081 miles

Front Oil leak

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

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

Nearside seat belt buckle casing damaged

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,710 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 106,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,474 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 98,474 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,946 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,943 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,321 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,789 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 81,789 miles

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,774 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 76,668 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 76,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S169 BRC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S169 BRC, 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 S169 BRC registered?

S169 BRC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S169 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 BRC shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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