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S40 WSW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,084 mi
Last recorded205,084 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 WSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 205,084 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 201,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 196,710 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 193,198 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 190,730 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 189,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 188,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 187,207 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 185,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play pull push rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 165,028 miles

Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 165,026 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 182,622 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 178,185 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Starting to get noisey

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in Transfer Box

Rear Discs Corroded

Steering Damper Bush Slight play

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 176,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 168,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bushes slight movement

Pass 2 Jun 2009 160,481 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 160,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 156,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 144,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 126,023 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 126,073 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power Steering box has a slight oil leak Keep under observation.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S40 WSW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S40 WSW, 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 S40 WSW registered?

S40 WSW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S40 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 WSW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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