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S97 TCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,540 mi
Last recorded152,540 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 152,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 148,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 142,408 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 137,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,646 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch has a bit of play (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis needs attention below passangers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 124,503 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 122,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front dyferential oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,782 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside doormirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine oil leaks

nearside doormirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,767 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 102,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 101,807 miles

steering arm slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2011 101,807 miles

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

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

steering arm slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2010 99,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 80,934 miles

oil has been liberally sprayed aronund supension and hubs,difficulty in telling if any suspension or brake components ar leaking

play in nearside and offside upper shock absorber mountings

Pass 9 Feb 2006 80,794 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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S97 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S97 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S97 TCV registered?

S97 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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