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S95 TCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,232 mi
Last recorded154,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 154,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 150,917 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 147,900 miles

Central Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,725 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play over axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front brake check for pad wear and disc thickness?

both front swivel pin hosing seals slight leak

Fail 23 Feb 2021 144,725 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play over axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front brake check for pad wear and disc thickness?

both front swivel pin hosing seals slight leak

Pass 27 Feb 2020 142,209 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2018 141,554 miles

General under neath corrosion.

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 141,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

General under neath corrosion.

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,129 miles

Nearside Front hub brg slight play

geraral corrosion

rear tyres perishing

track rod end & drag link gaiters perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 139,709 miles

Nearside Front hub brg slight play

Nearside drag link ball joint gaiter perishing

frt no plate discolour

slight oil leak strg box

Pass 18 Nov 2015 138,108 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 138,105 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 136,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,649 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 132,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 125,463 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,964 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 116,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 104,699 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2008 96,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 95,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 93,680 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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S95 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S95 TCV, 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 S95 TCV registered?

S95 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S95 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S95 TCV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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