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S493 LEP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,878 mi
Last recorded6,878 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 LEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 6,878 miles

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 6,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 6,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 6,704 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 5,393 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 5,370 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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S493 LEP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S493 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 S493 LEP registered?

S493 LEP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S493 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 LEP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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