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S866 NCY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

186,443 mi
Last recorded186,443 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 NCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 186,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 185,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 183,842 miles

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

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

after market suspension fitted all round

Pass 2 Mar 2023 181,687 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

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

upgraded suspension fitted all round

Fail 10 Feb 2023 181,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

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

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

upgraded suspension fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 180,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 175,971 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 173,840 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2019 171,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 167,544 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s front hubs leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2017 167,544 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s front hubs leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2016 163,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 159,531 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Dec 2014 151,541 miles

steering box drop arm balljoint slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2014 151,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering box drop arm balljoint slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,263 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 142,263 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 133,502 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 133,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 124,201 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 124,201 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 113,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 102,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,965 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 93,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 86,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,492 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 77,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 69,837 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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S866 NCY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S866 NCY, 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 S866 NCY registered?

S866 NCY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S866 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S866 NCY shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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