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V170 GFS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,980 mi
Last recorded135,980 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 GFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,980 miles

all wheel tyre seating proud on arch

engine oil elak

n/s and o/s front diff joint leak

Fail 24 Apr 2025 135,977 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all wheel tyre seating proud on arch

engine oil elak

n/s and o/s front diff joint leak

Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,835 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 135,621 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 135,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,317 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,500 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,213 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2017 134,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 133,882 miles

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear damper lower bushes (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF damper mounting turrett (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF outrigger/radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to NSR chassis - towbar not fitted

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 133,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 127,086 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 122,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in rear "A" frame balljoint

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 7 Feb 2011 122,744 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn low, early replacement recommended

slight play in rear "A" frame balljoint

surface corrosion to chassis

wear/play in nearside wiper spindle

Pass 8 Apr 2010 117,991 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre chassis x member rusty

front seat belts in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2010 117,989 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre chassis x member rusty

front seat belts in poor condition

poor n/s wiper sweep

slite play in A frame ball joint

Pass 3 Feb 2010 117,413 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 117,413 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,593 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 91,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,686 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 48,686 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V170 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V170 GFS, 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 V170 GFS registered?

V170 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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