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S250 BTX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,325 mi
Last recorded203,325 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 BTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 203,325 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg Near Trailing Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Bulkhead/Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out Rigger Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 203,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg Near Trailing Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Bulkhead/Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out Rigger Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 194,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 185,299 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 185,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 177,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 168,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 168,809 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 160,957 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 160,946 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 152,713 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 152,713 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 143,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 132,585 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 4 Jun 2018 132,585 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 121,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,966 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,966 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 95,289 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 95,289 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2013 87,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2013 87,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,024 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 61,268 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 61,268 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 53,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,121 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,790 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 49,790 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,446 miles

middle exhaust pin not fully located in rubber

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,996 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,988 miles

Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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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S250 BTX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S250 BTX, 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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S250 BTX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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