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S935 MRM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,015 mi
Last recorded86,015 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,015 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BASE WORN.

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

POWER STEERING BOX LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

WIPERS TORN SLIGHTLY.

Fail 27 Aug 2025 85,979 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam LOOSE. (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OUT RIGGER. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush AND UPPER. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO CALIPERS X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR JOINT. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted BADLY CORRODED. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS SEAT BASE FOAM VERY WORN, ADVISE REPLACING.

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

POWER STEERING BOX HAS AN OIL LEAK.

REAR AXLE TOP JOINT MAKING A NOISE , ADVISE REPLACING.

WIPERS TORN SLIGHTLY.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,686 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 76,686 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,310 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 72,309 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn

steering damper bush worn

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,982 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Propshaft component defective

front number plate deteriorated

steering damper bush is worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,079 miles

propshaft defective

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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S935 MRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S935 MRM, 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 S935 MRM registered?

S935 MRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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