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A7 KTW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,782 mi
Last recorded111,782 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 111,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 109,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 103,265 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 102,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,021 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,478 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,203 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,195 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,178 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,327 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,327 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 86,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,591 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,087 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 71,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2008 64,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,708 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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A7 KTW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 KTW, 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 A7 KTW registered?

A7 KTW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is A7 KTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 KTW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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