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S176 AAS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,478 mi
Last recorded176,478 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 AAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 176,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 176,427 miles

service brake only just met MOT requirements

Pass 16 Aug 2023 175,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,770 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 166,020 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 166,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,395 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 156,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspect inner front brake pad on o/s front low on friction material

Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,475 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 14,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 131,513 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 129,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 125,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 125,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 106,247 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 101,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,296 miles

both rear shockers has slight play

off side front anti roll bar top link bush has slight play

off side front stabilising bar has slight play

rear diff oil leak

slight blow in rear exhaust joint

Fail 5 Jan 2010 87,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 81,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,611 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,980 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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S176 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S176 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 S176 AAS registered?

S176 AAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S176 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S176 AAS shows 24 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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