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S185 BRC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,683 mi
Last recorded118,683 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 BRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 118,683 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,507 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 112,453 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,372 miles

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

slight brake judder

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,562 miles

rear xmember slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,827 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 102,827 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,287 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,638 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 59,076 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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S185 BRC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S185 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 S185 BRC registered?

S185 BRC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S185 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 BRC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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