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S977 MRM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,269 mi
Last recorded97,269 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 97,269 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 97,269 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 94,536 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,180 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 90,177 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,940 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 86,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,313 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front joint ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front joint ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,145 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,016 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

part of reg lamp not working

slight corrosion on brake discs

steering damper bush worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,016 miles

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

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

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

part of reg lamp not working

slight corrosion on brake discs

steering damper bush worn

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,521 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear bump stop mising

o/s and n/s front brake pipes very close to springs on full lock

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,264 miles

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

engine fuel connector leaking slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2006 46,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine fuel connector leaking slightly

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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S977 MRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S977 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 S977 MRM registered?

S977 MRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S977 MRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S977 MRM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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