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S536 STG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,231 mi
Last recorded221,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 STG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 221,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 214,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Jan 2024 210,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 208,515 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 207,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

steering arm joint boot split

Pass 13 Jan 2021 206,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 204,089 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 203,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 199,905 miles

Front Propshaft joint worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 196,090 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 189,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 185,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 180,364 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 174,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 164,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 164,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 164,158 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 159,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 153,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 148,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 143,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 138,556 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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S536 STG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S536 STG, 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 S536 STG registered?

S536 STG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S536 STG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S536 STG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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