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V174 PER

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,931 mi
Last recorded107,931 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 PER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 107,931 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 106,742 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,653 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,605 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,656 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,355 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 659,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,990 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear slightly cracked in treads

Offside front tyre and nearside rear badly cracked in treads.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,461 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 45,346 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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V174 PER is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V174 PER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V174 PER registered?

V174 PER is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V174 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for V174 PER shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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