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S753 HWL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,936 mi
Last recorded99,936 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 HWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 98,496 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,782 miles

corrosion to nsr out rigger

Fail 20 Feb 2018 96,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar locking device missing split pin missing from tow pin (6.6.3b)

corrosion to nsr out rigger

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,098 miles

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front propshaft joints slight wear

seat belts marked

Fail 19 Sep 2016 95,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front propshaft joints slight wear

seat belts marked

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside seatbelt marked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,371 miles

Ball joint has excessive play box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front prop joint worn

offside seatbelt marked

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,122 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,712 miles

rear crossmember slight corrosion

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2013 82,696 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear crossmember slight corrosion

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tow ball insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,365 miles

offside front balljoint from steering idler slight play slight play in shock abs bush

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,335 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 65,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,424 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 59,417 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,637 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,647 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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S753 HWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S753 HWL, 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 S753 HWL registered?

S753 HWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S753 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 HWL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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