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S825 MRM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,337 mi
Last recorded194,337 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 194,337 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x3 places along chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x5 plates along chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 192,994 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 189,832 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 189,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 188,895 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 187,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 187,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre crossmember and rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 184,301 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 182,750 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 182,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 181,653 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 180,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 175,618 miles

Centre exhaust blow and deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 168,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 159,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 159,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f brake disc wearing thin

steering damper pin eye bush/pin worn at steering box end

Fail 11 Feb 2013 159,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper bush ( play )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 148,574 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 148,569 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 135,342 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 135,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 126,677 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 126,677 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 124,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 117,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 105,170 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 94,881 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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S825 MRM 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 S825 MRM, 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 S825 MRM registered?

S825 MRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S825 MRM 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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