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S300 DEF

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,063 mi
Last recorded71,063 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 71,063 miles

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

Nearside Front hub leaking slightly

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,636 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 2 May 2024 689,716 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 67,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 161,886 miles

bulk head corroded both sides

chassis corroding

corrosion front outriggers

offside front spring mount corroded

steering swivel seals weeping

Fail 15 May 2017 161,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted prop shaft u/j (3.1.9)

steering swivel seals weeping

bulk head corroded both sides

chassis corroding

corrosion front outriggers

offside front spring mount corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 158,766 miles

chassis and spring mounts corroding

corrosion front floor

corrosion on bulk head

front hub seals leaking

outriggers corroding

Fail 18 May 2016 158,760 miles

Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chassis and spring mounts corroding

corrosion front floor

corrosion on bulk head

front hub seals leaking

outriggers corroding

Pass 5 May 2015 154,157 miles

Both front hub joints damp

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

Handbrake travel Borderline

Slight play to steering components

Pass 15 May 2014 147,252 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 147,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 143,463 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 139,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 132,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 128,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 124,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 107,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 68,295 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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S300 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S300 DEF, 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 S300 DEF registered?

S300 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S300 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 DEF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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