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V177 ESR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,209 mi
Last recorded155,209 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 ESR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 155,209 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 154,642 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 153,136 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 152,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 151,296 miles

Both hub swivel balls seals weeping

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Underbody surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Fail 3 Sep 2020 151,217 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure sill under door and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced including seat anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both hub swivel balls seals weeping

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Underbody surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Pass 4 Sep 2019 149,180 miles

Both front swivel hub oil seals weeping

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mounting panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Fail 20 Aug 2019 149,108 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced RHR seat mounting panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front hub swivel oil seals weeping

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Under body surface corrosion on testable components and suraces

Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,223 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

chassis corroded and getting thin in places

Fail 4 Sep 2018 147,192 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis holed at seatbelt mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

chassis corroded and getting thin in places

Pass 8 Sep 2017 145,593 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 145,585 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front hub seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 143,757 miles

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

Offside Front seat for & aft runners need lubricated

Fail 2 May 2016 143,729 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper yoke excessively worn (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting x - member (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 140,088 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 134,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,583 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 108,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 86,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,521 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 76,521 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,324 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 65,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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V177 ESR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V177 ESR, 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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V177 ESR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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