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S511 GPN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,750 mi
Last recorded189,750 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 GPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 189,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 189,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 183,651 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 183,650 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step wont retract (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step wont retract (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 178,597 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 172,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 167,978 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 162,593 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 16 Jun 2021 162,593 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 157,056 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 151,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 143,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 133,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 124,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,404 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 104,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 96,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,256 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 85,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 62,531 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

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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S511 GPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S511 GPN, 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 S511 GPN registered?

S511 GPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S511 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 GPN shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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