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S87 EPN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,083 mi
Last recorded171,083 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 EPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 171,083 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 169,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 166,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 165,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 163,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 162,172 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 158,354 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 154,851 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 154,851 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 147,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 143,839 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear propshaft has slight play in rear joint

Pass 16 Oct 2014 139,426 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 1 Oct 2014 139,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Mar 2014 13,933 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 13,933 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

gear oil weep rear

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 123,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 107,102 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 99,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 91,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 83,704 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 74,695 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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S87 EPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S87 EPN, 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 S87 EPN registered?

S87 EPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S87 EPN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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