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S915 WMS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,209 mi
Last recorded149,209 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 WMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 149,209 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 149,202 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 146,692 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 146,692 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 140,156 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,442 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,303 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 130,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 129,671 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 128,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 128,588 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 126,154 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 126,153 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 124,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,947 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,123 miles

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

all four tyres perished slightly on tread.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,229 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 111,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,270 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

seering damper bush worn to excess

Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,539 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,509 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S915 WMS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S915 WMS, 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 S915 WMS registered?

S915 WMS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S915 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S915 WMS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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