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S688 FMA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

245,981 mi
Last recorded245,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 FMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 245,981 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked - view not affected (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn and perished - both sides (5.3.2 (c))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2025 233,344 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 222,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 220,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 217,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 210,007 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 210,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high extremely high and dangerous (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 202,971 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 191,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear number plate slightly obscured by ladder

n\s\r & o\s\r axle to body bump stops missing

Fail 8 Nov 2018 191,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate slightly obscured by ladder

n\s\r & o\s\r axle to body bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 188,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle to body bump stop missing

Nearside windscreen washer pipe perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear axle to body bump stop missing

Offside wiper arm temporary repair

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

rear crossmember showing stages of corrosion

rear number plate slightly obscured by ladder

Pass 17 Jun 2016 168,690 miles

Offside Rear body to axle bump stop missing

rear crossmember showing stages of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 154,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering damper has a slightly worn bush

Pass 18 Jun 2014 140,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 128,275 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,800 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 105,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,337 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper has a slightly worn bush.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate slightly obstructed by ladder.

Slight wear in steering damper bushes.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 61,355 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ladder on rear covering number plate slightly.

side/headlamp switch could do with replacing.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,916 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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S688 FMA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S688 FMA, 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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S688 FMA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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