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S520 EFS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

239,573 mi
Last recorded239,573 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 EFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 239,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 239,572 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 234,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Aug 2025 234,362 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2024 227,849 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear wing support bracket insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2023 226,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 221,395 miles

Engine wetting oil,gearbox, power steering pump and both diffs

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed at bottom

Offside Rear brake disc shield missing

Fail 2 Jun 2022 219,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and is detached from lower mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at inner door, at seat belt lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also with top cover loose (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine wetting oil,gearbox, power steering pump, and both diffs at propshaft seals

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed at rear bottom edge

Nearside centre battery box corroded/holed

Offside Rear brake disc shield missing

Pass 18 Jun 2021 206,709 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front outer seat belt lower webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box on under side corroded/holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing at bottom edge corroded/holed

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box, also from power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush with top cover loose (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded/holed

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slight wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 206,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front outer seat belt lower webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box on under side corroded/holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing at bottom edge corroded/holed

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box, also from power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush with top cover loose (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded/holed

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slight wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 197,510 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 190,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 182,839 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 182,773 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside rear lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 175,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 169,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 167,186 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 166,903 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 164,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 157,777 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 146,370 miles

nearside front coil spring heavily corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front coil heavily corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

steering box damp

Fail 13 Jan 2011 146,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front coil spring heavily corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front coil heavily corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

steering box damp

Pass 28 Jan 2010 136,205 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 124,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 113,629 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,048 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 934,308 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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S520 EFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S520 EFS, 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 S520 EFS registered?

S520 EFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S520 EFS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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