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V577 LGS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

136,928 mi
Last recorded136,928 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 LGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 136,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 131,129 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 124,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 121,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 118,532 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 115,254 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,995 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,608 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,556 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 62,801 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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V577 LGS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V577 LGS, 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 V577 LGS registered?

V577 LGS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V577 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V577 LGS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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