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S611 DDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests33 (16 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate48.5%

Mileage

136,368 mi
Last recorded136,368 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 DDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 17 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nsf front link arm track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and front axel swivels weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing row 2 os belt fitted with no corresponding seat had a hole within 30cm seat belt anchorage prescribed area ()

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os mid body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 136,368 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nsf front link arm track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and front axel swivels weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing row 2 os belt fitted with no corresponding seat had a hole within 30cm seat belt anchorage prescribed area ()

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os mid body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 136,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nsf tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside row 2 os belt fitted with no corresponding seat had a hole within 30cm seat belt anchorage prescribed area

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os mid body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row 2 seats missing ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BATTERY TRAY CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL BY DRIVERS SEAT BASE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 123,713 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended lap belt adjuster (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended All rear seat belt adjusters (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower bulkhead/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower inner sill

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 123,711 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box: drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 120,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger excessively corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,022 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 118,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,524 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 112,514 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,411 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 103,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of axle on yoke (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened f bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened f bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached x member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,563 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 102,563 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively short swept area (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,840 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,840 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi accross rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 May 2014 97,119 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 97,119 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,899 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,899 miles

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

Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door step corroded and broken

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 91,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 87,974 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 87,966 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2009 85,279 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 85,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Dust cover loose on steering drop arm

Pass 27 May 2008 78,467 miles

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

dust cover on drop arm insercure

front number plate cracked

off side rear reflector cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 May 2008 78,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

off side rear reflector cracked

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

dust cover on drop arm insercure

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,867 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 72,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,091 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 67,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S611 DDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.5%.

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 S611 DDE, 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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S611 DDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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