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S518 TAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

83,147 mi
Last recorded83,147 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 TAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 83,147 miles

Front Wiper mechanism worn

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 83,147 miles

Front Wiper mechanism worn

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 81,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section corroded and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 81,774 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section corroded and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,923 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 79,919 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,899 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 76,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 74,462 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 73,268 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Smashed (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,660 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 72,660 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,891 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 71,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side rear outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,807 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 67,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,742 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,575 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,432 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,950 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,943 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,910 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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S518 TAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 S518 TAD, 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 S518 TAD registered?

S518 TAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S518 TAD shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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