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S261 PEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,133 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 73,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,752 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 71,751 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,593 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,997 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 68,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper bulkhead slight corrosion

Rear triangle bushes pereshing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 123,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,299 miles

brake pipes slight ly corroded

oil leak engine

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow manifold

slight oil leak steering box

Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,703 miles

nsf and osf body brace coroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,383 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,596 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,661 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,089 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,429 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 46,897 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,915 miles

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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S261 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S261 PEC, 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 S261 PEC registered?

S261 PEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S261 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 PEC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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