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S949 BVE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 BVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 87,074 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,560 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 85,559 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 84,909 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,312 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 82,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,210 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,627 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 71,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,233 miles

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

advise handbrake high

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,075 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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S949 BVE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 S949 BVE, 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 S949 BVE registered?

S949 BVE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S949 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S949 BVE 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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