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S843 GFC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

160,764 mi
Last recorded160,764 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 GFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 160,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 157,933 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

steering damper bushes split and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2024 155,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 155,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 152,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body outrigger (Bulk head mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body outrigger (Bulk head mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 150,669 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 150,660 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering close to rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 146,282 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 142,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 139,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 136,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 134,097 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,017 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 123,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,800 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,247 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,826 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,927 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 93,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Some corrosion tp exhaust tailpipe

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,199 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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S843 GFC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S843 GFC, 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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S843 GFC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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