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SIW 61

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,404 mi
Last recorded145,404 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 61
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 145,404 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 145,399 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 144,037 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 144,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 143,073 miles

Offside Front Outrigger rust holed just outside 30cm of suspension mount

Fail 29 Sep 2023 143,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outrigger rust holed just outside 30cm of suspension mount

Fail 14 Sep 2023 143,053 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 142,208 miles

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Sep 2022 142,203 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in front of wheel chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2021 140,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 138,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 135,263 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 132,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads and on side walls

Offside Front tyre has cracking in treads and sidewalls

most of chassis has light corrosion

steering damper bush worn

Fail 31 Aug 2018 132,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads and on side walls

Offside Front tyre has cracking in treads and sidewalls

most of chassis has light corrosion

steering damper bush worn

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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SIW 61 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SIW 61, 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 SIW 61 registered?

SIW 61 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is SIW 61 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 61 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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