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S219 FSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

255,504 mi
Last recorded255,504 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 FSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 255,504 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 255,501 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 250,260 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 250,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 245,098 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 238,811 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 238,811 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 232,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 225,965 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember in front of fueltank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 225,961 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember in front of fueltank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 219,484 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 212,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 206,813 miles

All brake pads over 51% worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Steering box drop arm Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 200,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 193,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 186,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 179,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 173,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 165,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 158,214 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 158,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 150,979 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 142,733 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 142,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 134,212 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 134,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 123,185 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 111,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 111,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the 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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S219 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S219 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.

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What year was S219 FSC registered?

S219 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S219 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S219 FSC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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