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S973 SRL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

163,055 mi
Last recorded163,055 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 SRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 163,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 167,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 159,111 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 159,071 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s,, slightly high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding transmission brake drum (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower uj (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system fouling o/s/f brake pipe rubbing suspension on lock (2.1.4 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front pan hard rob,, o/s bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advance parking brake lever travel,, recommend adjustment

coolant level low, engine oil level on MIN

Pass 24 Feb 2023 136,115 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 136,071 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s baulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

engine oi level on MIN

n/s baulkhead corroded,,, recommend attention

Pass 10 Jan 2022 135,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel close too limit

Fail 10 Jan 2022 135,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

handbrake travel close too limit

Fail 17 Dec 2020 135,265 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis cross member, o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member, in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear chassis member in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lumpy, sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop shaft, rear uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads, look deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower joint to steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 133,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s ands n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre, out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre, out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member , in various places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre, chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking,, 1.7mm in place,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft, rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s ands n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members, near suspension spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing rods, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise parking brake lever travel

Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear and centre chassis members (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.6.6)

all tyres perished

o/s and n/s centre out riggers corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 131,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

coolant level low

all tyres perished and cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s and n/s centre out riggers corroded

o/s/f hub oil seal weeping,, recommend attention

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres,, tread and sidewalls perished and cracking

coolant level low

n/s dip beam image slightly deminished

o/s and n/s central out riggers corroded

o/s/f hub oil seal weeping

Fail 2 Mar 2017 129,782 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member in places (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member in places (6.6.6)

Emissions not tested no engine oil on dip stick (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres,, tread and sidewalls perished and cracking

coolant level low

n/s dip beam image slightly deminished

o/s and n/s central out riggers corroded

o/s/f hub oil seal weeping

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,140 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/r tyre, sidewalls perished,, recommend check/replace

o/so/r tyre,, sidewalls perished slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2016 128,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/r tyre, sidewalls perished,, recommend check/replace

o/so/r tyre,, sidewalls perished slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 126,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear tyres, sidewalls perished slightly and cracking,, recommend keep check

Fail 27 Feb 2015 126,357 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear tyres, sidewalls perished slightly and cracking,, recommend keep check

Pass 25 Feb 2014 123,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,938 miles

front propshaft rear uj nut missing--slight play in front uj joint

Fail 19 Feb 2013 118,929 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

front propshaft rear uj nut missing--slight play in front uj joint

Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,487 miles

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

slight play in rear propshaft joint

steering box damp / no leak found during test

Fail 14 Feb 2012 115,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

no revese light

no spare wheel

offside rear tyre 2.0mm

slight play in rear propshaft joint

steering box damp / no leak found during test

Pass 15 Feb 2011 111,876 miles

Propshaft component defective

nearside front and rear tyre tube valves too small or size adaptor missing

Fail 8 Feb 2011 111,869 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Propshaft component defective

nearside front and rear tyre tube valves too small or size adaptor missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,737 miles

wipers not self parking

Fail 9 Feb 2010 107,683 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers not self parking

Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,502 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 97,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 86,598 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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S973 SRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 S973 SRL, 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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S973 SRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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