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S221 FSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,374 mi
Last recorded148,374 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 FSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 148,374 miles

Rear rear hand brake is a transmission brake

Fail 20 Feb 2024 148,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear hand brake is a transmission brake

Pass 22 Feb 2023 147,905 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 147,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 146,884 miles

Rear rear ball joint on rear axle boot deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2022 146,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear rear ball joint on rear axle boot deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2021 142,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes beginning to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Ball joint on top of rear axle deteriorated /rubber boot perished

clutch feels heavy/stiff to operate

Pass 2 Mar 2020 141,434 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 141,430 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 137,755 miles

Nearside Rear condition of outer body plate mounting

Fail 29 Jan 2019 137,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear condition of outer body plate mounting

Pass 1 Mar 2018 137,109 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,097 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 135,703 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 135,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis marked (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis marked (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 135,609 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 129,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f sidelight dim

registration plate lamp dim

Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,316 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear diff has damaged cover

Pass 5 Nov 2012 111,321 miles

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

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,658 miles

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

spare tyre tread low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 90,835 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 85,505 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 85,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,530 miles

slight lift in n/s/f/f steering link rod ball joint.

Fail 8 Mar 2006 67,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S221 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S221 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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S221 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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