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V103 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026

Both front hub seals leaking

Chassis corroded but not weakened

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Diff mount 'A' frame ball joint rubber split

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025

Corrosion to rear main chassis and in general

Front Hub seals slight leak both sides

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,055 miles

Slight leak at both front hub seals

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Hub seals at rear slight leak both sides

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slightly damp

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022

Front axle has movement

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 125,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber mtg turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 125,549 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body outer mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body outer mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber mtg turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet pull broke

oil leaks

rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Feb 2018

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet pull broke

oil leaks

rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Mar 2017

both rear bump stops missing

oil leaks engine gearbox front diff

Fail 24 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support just in front of wheel & rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both rear bump stops missing

oil leaks engine gearbox front diff

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,479 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Feb 2015 130,422 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,851 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 126,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 121,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,742 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 115,715 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,286 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 97,286 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,862 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 84,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 77,419 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 77,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,651 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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V103 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V103 KWW, 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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V103 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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