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S93 AAS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 AAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 129,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 123,604 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 123,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,487 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,069 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 107,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,192 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,679 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,327 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,067 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,983 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,034 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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S93 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 S93 AAS, 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

How do I check the history of S93 AAS?

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What year was S93 AAS registered?

S93 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S93 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S93 AAS 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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