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S226 FSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

214,056 mi
Last recorded214,056 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 FSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2024 214,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 212,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 204,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 200,190 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 188,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 188,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 193,313 miles

Front Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 193,313 miles

Front Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 187,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 180,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 172,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 161,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 153,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,809 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 143,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 121,975 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,442 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 104,434 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 97,662 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 97,662 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,074 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,420 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 71,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 71,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S226 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S226 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

How do I check the history of S226 FSC?

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What year was S226 FSC registered?

S226 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S226 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 FSC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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