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S172 AAS

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,708 mi
Last recorded139,708 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 AAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 139,708 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,870 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 131,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,588 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,016 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 104,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,685 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 102,837 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 101,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 94,028 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 94,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S172 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S172 AAS, 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 S172 AAS registered?

S172 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S172 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 AAS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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