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S881 DEU

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

230,431 mi
Last recorded230,431 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 DEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 230,431 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower and upper bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavily corroded, also front shock turrets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 222,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 215,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 207,647 miles

Offside Front foot well corroded.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 207,432 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides of front outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front foot well corroded.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 200,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 194,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 190,473 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 181,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 177,273 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 170,932 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 164,529 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 153,656 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 144,829 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 144,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 137,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 129,104 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear hub seal has a small oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 115,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 101,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,946 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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S881 DEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S881 DEU, 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 S881 DEU registered?

S881 DEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S881 DEU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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