CarVerify

Free Car Check

S172 TUY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

150,333 mi
Last recorded150,333 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 TUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 150,333 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes on callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 149,261 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes on front callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 145,213 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,610 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on front callipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius/tie rod front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 135,067 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,443 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,188 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 106,166 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,004 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 83,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,502 miles

o/s front tyre splitting on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 54,758 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S172 TUY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TUY, 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

How do I check the history of S172 TUY?

You can check the full history of S172 TUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S172 TUY registered?

S172 TUY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S172 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 TUY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S172 TUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S172 TUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.