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V173 PAG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

185,482 mi
Last recorded185,482 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 PAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 185,482 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

chassis slight surface rust front to rear

Pass 26 Oct 2024 184,159 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 173,092 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 161,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 150,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 136,496 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 136,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,537 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 123,536 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,195 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,598 miles

Offside Rear tyre spilts in inner sidewall

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage slight play rubber bushes (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,845 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,720 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,794 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,839 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,828 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,136 miles

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

rear brake pads wearing down(2/3000) miles left

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,178 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 65,178 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 41,800 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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V173 PAG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V173 PAG, 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 V173 PAG registered?

V173 PAG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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