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S658 SWP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,702 mi
Last recorded140,702 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 SWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 140,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 136,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 134,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,914 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 132,912 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 132,898 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 23 Feb 2022 131,910 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,510 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 130,510 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 128,781 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 128,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,739 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,416 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 122,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,793 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 116,792 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,245 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,845 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,531 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 110,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 108,876 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 94,117 miles

N/S/F/CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 25 Jan 2008 90,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 86,285 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,265 miles

1. front brake discs wearing †2. slight play in steering box †3. slight play in drag link ball joints †4. slight play in steering coupling

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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S658 SWP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S658 SWP, 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 S658 SWP registered?

S658 SWP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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