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S173 AAS

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

11,701 mi
Last recorded11,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 AAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 11,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 10,394 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 10,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 4,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 1,766 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 7,090 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 7,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 6,599 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 6,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached & osf bushes[bolt loose?] (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm from box track rod end nut split pin ,missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose? (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 5,924 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 5,924 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid headlamp upgrade kit fitted to where halogen headlamps fitted as standard. (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 5,032 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 5,032 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking along cross member (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front prop shaft joint worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 4,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 4,364 miles

LOTS of BAD chassis/suspension corrosion

o/s/f seat base poor

rear tyres chopped in treads

Fail 20 May 2014 4,362 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

LOTS of BAD chassis/suspension corrosion

o/s/f seat base poor

rear tyres chopped in treads

Pass 8 Jan 2013 1,677 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,157 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 80,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,113 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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S173 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S173 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.

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What year was S173 AAS registered?

S173 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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