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S477 VVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,684 mi
Last recorded140,684 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 VVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 140,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 139,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tow bar area signs corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing signs slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 139,290 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 138,410 miles

Nearside Front swivel leaking

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 138,407 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front swivel leaking

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 137,935 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 16 Feb 2022 137,930 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 136,318 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,123 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 119,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,385 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 114,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 1,999 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,205 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 109,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,890 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 106,890 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 102,705 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 94,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,356 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 66,346 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,253 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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S477 VVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S477 VVG, 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 S477 VVG registered?

S477 VVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S477 VVG shows 28 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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