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S721 BFW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,765 mi
Last recorded155,765 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 BFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 155,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 151,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 149,103 miles

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

note has had weld repairs to rear chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2022 146,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

note o/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Aug 2022 146,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

note o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2021 145,077 miles

note corrosion starting to vehicle structure

Fail 2 Sep 2021 145,077 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

note corrosion starting to vehicle structure

Pass 9 Sep 2020 142,907 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 140,428 miles

vehicle`s under body has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2018 134,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,706 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 114,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,336 miles

o/s front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in both rear top shocker bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,987 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 89,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,276 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,861 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,294 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,436 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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S721 BFW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S721 BFW, 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 S721 BFW registered?

S721 BFW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S721 BFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S721 BFW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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