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V172 MAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

161,475 mi
Last recorded161,475 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 MAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 161,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 159,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 155,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,120 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,166 miles

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

headlamp beam pattern vague

slight leak fron sphers

Pass 22 Jul 2019 133,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear vand cross axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

dipped beam comes on with side lamps

slight leak from both front swivels

Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,254 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 126,254 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,312 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 114,210 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint dust cover split. (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion front cross member between chassis legs corroded and holed behind front bumper. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough steering feels rough when manually rotated. (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 114,210 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre front seat belt will not lock or release in stalk/catch. (5.2.5a)

Horn not working horn inoperative (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os wiper not clearing screen. (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low os headlamp aim too low. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fog lamp not working. (1.3.2b)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint dust cover split. (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion front cross member between chassis legs corroded and holed behind front bumper. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough steering feels rough when manually rotated. (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 180,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 107,036 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,736 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 99,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside and Offside front axle bushes worn

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 89,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside and Offside front axle bushes worn

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,127 miles

Front axle tie bar bushes slightly worn

Front chassis to axle tie rod bar play in bushes

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed

Offside rear tie bar bush on rear axle slight play

Rear number plate deteriorating

Wear in transmission brake universal joint

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,277 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside and Offside front axle locating bushes worn

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,276 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside and Offside front axle locating bushes worn

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 120,053 miles

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

offside front steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2010 120,053 miles

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

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

offside front steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,373 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,541 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,294 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 29,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,959 miles

both front tyres low in tread

spare wheel not fitted -protruding anchorage bolts could cause injury to other road users

Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,522 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

spare wheel not fitted.Fixing could be dangerous to other road users

Fail 26 Sep 2005 23,522 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

spare wheel not fitted Fixing could be dangerous to other road users

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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V172 MAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V172 MAF, 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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V172 MAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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