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S379 LEP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,600 mi
Last recorded147,600 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 LEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 147,600 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner hub damp

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

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

Offside Front Inner hub damp

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 147,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 146,086 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 146,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 141,025 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 140,999 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated OIL (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,796 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 137,739 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 133,936 miles

coolant hoses appear to be rubbing on body

steering box drop arm, ball joint dust cover slighty split

Pass 20 Feb 2021 126,146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 126,143 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,864 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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S379 LEP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S379 LEP, 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 S379 LEP registered?

S379 LEP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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