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S35 FNW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,835 mi
Last recorded187,835 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 FNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 187,835 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 187,834 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected drop arm from steering box (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 184,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 174,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 172,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 172,569 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 169,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 165,462 miles

Bonnet stay stopping coolant fan from turning

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front axle feels insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2020 165,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet stay stopping coolant fan from turning

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front axle feels insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2019 159,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 146,351 miles

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

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

Oil leak around engine

Pass 4 May 2017 140,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe feeding rear from front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 140,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe feeding rear from front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n /s o/s fron t wheel bearings

un able to check brake pipes fully due to being painted over

Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front probshaft (tranfer box side) nuts loose.

near nearside front seatbelt mounting a panel deteriorated. but seatbelt mounted on a structure

power steering fluid low.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 109,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front probshaft (tranfer box side) nuts loose.

near nearside front seatbelt mounting a panel deteriorated. but seatbelt mounted on a structure

power steering fluid low.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 101,196 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front swivel housing seal leaking slightly.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 101,196 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front swivel housing seal leaking slightly.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,474 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers slightly worn.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 85,455 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 85,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 64,083 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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S35 FNW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S35 FNW, 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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S35 FNW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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