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V14 ASG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,940 mi
Last recorded60,940 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 ASG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 60,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

All brakes discs have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 60,492 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,419 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,209 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 60,209 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,749 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,519 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,476 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 32,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,107 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,026 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,334 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 26,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,687 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,671 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,936 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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V14 ASG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V14 ASG, 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 V14 ASG registered?

V14 ASG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V14 ASG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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