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S793 DTM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,286 mi
Last recorded177,286 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 DTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 177,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 177,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 173,011 miles

oil leaks

Pass 27 Dec 2023 170,994 miles

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 Bump stop missing.

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

Oil leaks.

Very slight oil leak at steering box.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 167,535 miles

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

Central Rear Prop Shaft rear seal, slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 163,455 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 163,455 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,001 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 159,001 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 157,797 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 157,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 157,072 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 156,041 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 156,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 151,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 151,418 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,496 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 127,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 126,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 118,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 110,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 80,282 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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S793 DTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S793 DTM, 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 S793 DTM registered?

S793 DTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S793 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S793 DTM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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