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S217 FSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,751 mi
Last recorded64,751 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 FSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 62,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 62,989 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm ball joint (tightened ball joint nut) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,879 miles

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

STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY

WIPERS SPLIT AND SMEARING SCREEN

Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY

WIPERS SPLIT AND SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,005 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,991 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,435 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 108,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 108,308 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 108,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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S217 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S217 FSC, 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 S217 FSC registered?

S217 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S217 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 FSC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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