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S941 MRM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,631 mi
Last recorded90,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,946 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,343 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,517 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,166 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

both rear avon tyres perished

front brake discs worn

no rear seat bases fitted

rear brake discs corroded

spare missing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 56,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

both rear avon tyres perished

front brake discs worn

no rear seat bases fitted

rear brake discs corroded

spare missing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,566 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight hub seal oil leak nearside front

viscous fan detoriated

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,657 miles

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

oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub

Fail 2 Nov 2009 48,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

anti freeze change due

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,300 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 44,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,542 miles

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

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

nearside front swivel hub slight leak

Fail 17 Oct 2007 41,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nearside front swivel hub slight leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,105 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 38,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak present at nearside front inner swivel ball

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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S941 MRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S941 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 S941 MRM registered?

S941 MRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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