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S641 BDS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,316 mi
Last recorded63,316 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 BDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 63,316 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 63,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe into silencer split, tail pipe split at rear of silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 61,850 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,043 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 59,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 57,427 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 56,539 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 56,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,030 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underseal in parts of chassis

Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,055 miles

underside has light corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,108 miles

underside has light corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,605 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,758 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,772 miles

underside has light corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,986 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,356 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,702 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,166 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,949 miles

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

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

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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S641 BDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S641 BDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S641 BDS registered?

S641 BDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S641 BDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S641 BDS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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