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S7 WPC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,633 mi
Last recorded160,633 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 WPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 160,633 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 153,852 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 147,293 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Apr 2022 140,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Apr 2021 136,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jul 2018 132,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 132,009 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 126,841 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 126,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis(marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis(marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 120,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,226 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,792 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 101,786 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,727 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 87,727 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,731 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 73,753 miles

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

front number plate cracked

slight leak from power steering pump and box.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,753 miles

front number plate cracked

slight leak from power steering pump and box.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,120 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 68,055 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,250 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,568 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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S7 WPC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S7 WPC, 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 S7 WPC registered?

S7 WPC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S7 WPC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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