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S451 PCW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,409 mi
Last recorded158,409 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 PCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 158,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 157,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 156,474 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,876 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 152,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 152,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 150,736 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 150,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front coil springs rusty.. front brake piping rusting[note some hidden behind covers]

power steering box oil weeping

vehicle was[diesel] smokey prior to pre test road test

Fail 14 Mar 2017 149,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front coil springs rusty.. front brake piping rusting[note some hidden behind covers]

power steering box oil weeping

vehicle was[diesel] smokey prior to pre test road test

Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,870 miles

POWER STEERING BOX DAMP

Fail 15 Mar 2016 146,843 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR MAIN CHASSIS RAIL ON INNER SIDE (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front body support bracket rusted

POWER STEERING BOX DAMP

Fail 20 Mar 2015 145,536 miles

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

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

diesel leak from rear of engine area.rear of engine very damp...power steering box damp around drop arm seal

Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,536 miles

diesel leak from rear of engine area.rear of engine very damp...power steering box damp around drop arm seal

Fail 25 Mar 2014 144,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dampness noted around power steering box..minor diesel leak noted rear of engine area.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,493 miles

dampness noted around power steering box..minor diesel leak noted rear of engine area.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 143,390 miles

dampness around steering box seal...minor diesel leak rear of engine..front shocker lower bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 141,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

red rust around front shock-absorber bottom bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2012 141,484 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutc very heavy and pedal rubber missing

front windscreen wipers poor clearance and wipers will not self park

indicators inopewrative on trailer socket

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

non-standard headlamp and sidelight switches fitted

offside rear round outrigger has corroded thru

rear axle upper bump stops are missing

rear brake pads appear to be very close to metal to metal

red rust around front shock-absorber bottom bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2011 137,974 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 137,974 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 129,479 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 122,498 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 122,498 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 116,124 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 103,825 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 103,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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S451 PCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S451 PCW, 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 S451 PCW registered?

S451 PCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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