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V105 KSK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

153,010 mi
Last recorded153,010 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV105 KSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,010 miles

Front Panhard rod mount at axle corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 150,839 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear a frame to axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 150,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working also lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear a frame to axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse lamp broken

fuel filter housing insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2023 149,473 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear diff A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 149,472 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear diff A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 146,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 145,760 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 145,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,986 miles

Front Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 142,984 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corrosion and engine mount (1.2.1 (g))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Bulkhead mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 141,907 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 141,905 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Body mounts near seat belts mounts corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside central outrigger sightly corroded

Offside central outrigger sightly corroded

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Steering damper has a light misting of oil

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,176 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor at bottom of bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door bottom holed

Fail 11 Sep 2018 138,173 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead holed at master cylinder mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at outrigger for bulkhead mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor at bottom of bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door bottom holed

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 136,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at join to centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front swivel housing ball corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front headlamp retaining ring corroded

Offside Front swivel housing ball corroded

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 136,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket detached from body (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty fog light does not illuminate (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired repair to axle broke during brake test (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at join to centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front swivel housing ball corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front headlamp retaining ring corroded

Offside Front swivel housing ball corroded

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,595 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 133,498 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre split

Fail 20 Oct 2014 132,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre split

Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,625 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 131,605 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 129,834 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre spliting

rear shocker bushes play both sides

Fail 14 Sep 2012 129,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre spliting

rear shocker bushes play both sides

Pass 18 Sep 2011 128,029 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 128,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 127,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 124,793 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 124,793 miles

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

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

Drivers door has to be slammed to latch closed.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper eye bush has slight play.

Nearside front flexi brake hose outer sleeve fouling on coil spring.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 121,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

offside door in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2008 121,018 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

offside door in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2007 115,288 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 115,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 110,638 miles

slight dampness off fluid from steering box

slight wear in steering damper bush

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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V105 KSK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 V105 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.

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V105 KSK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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