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V104 KSK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,509 mi
Last recorded178,509 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 KSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 178,509 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 178,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 178,102 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking at back of cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 174,981 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 170,389 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 165,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 164,141 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 163,450 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 161,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 160,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 157,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,186 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 20,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 142,740 miles

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

headlamp switch has intermittent fault

Fail 16 Oct 2014 142,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 139,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 139,375 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 137,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 134,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 123,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 114,859 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,148 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 78,127 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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V104 KSK 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 V104 KSK, 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 V104 KSK registered?

V104 KSK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V104 KSK safe to buy?

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