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S713 FMA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,465 mi
Last recorded97,465 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS713 FMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 97,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 97,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside swivel joint+ rear diff plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 93,823 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside tow bar mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside swivel joint+ rear diff plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,477 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 88,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,734 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,695 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired crack by master cylinder mounting (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fulcrum (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fulcrum (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 76,700 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,562 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 75,562 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,321 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,124 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,120 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,105 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 61,805 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,609 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,508 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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S713 FMA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S713 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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What year was S713 FMA registered?

S713 FMA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S713 FMA shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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