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S519 EEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,213 mi
Last recorded197,213 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 EEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 197,213 miles

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

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

under side floor has corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2024 191,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 191,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 185,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 185,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 179,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 174,012 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 177,628 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 177,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 159,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 150,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 141,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,282 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 125,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 118,036 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Feb 2014 118,036 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,516 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,552 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wiper rubber split at ends

Oil leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,602 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,602 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,677 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 44,504 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing and close to limit..

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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S519 EEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S519 EEC, 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 S519 EEC registered?

S519 EEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S519 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S519 EEC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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