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S514 GWT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,576 mi
Last recorded108,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 GWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 108,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 108,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,766 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,473 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,020 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 105,020 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,099 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear door frame corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,238 miles

front seat belts in poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,429 miles

seat belts in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,865 miles

seat belts in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,628 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

front seat belts in poor condition

oil leaks

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,469 miles

front seat belts & rear centre belt frayed

rear chassis rusty

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,150 miles

brake pipes rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,947 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,947 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 81,850 miles

discs rusting

movement in rear top shock absorber rubbers

Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,304 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 74,402 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 74,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S514 GWT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S514 GWT, 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

How do I check the history of S514 GWT?

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What year was S514 GWT registered?

S514 GWT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S514 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 GWT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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