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V107 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

265,646 mi
Last recorded265,646 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 265,646 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 265,646 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 233,609 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose bracket broken

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 233,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shocker loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose bracket broken

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 227,551 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 227,549 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 221,470 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 220,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member near steering box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis cross member rear "A" FRAME MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 210,155 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 209,886 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside steering damper bush excessive movement

Pass 1 Jul 2020 199,643 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 182,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 171,617 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 171,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 159,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 146,425 miles

steering damper mounting bush excessive movement

Fail 23 Mar 2016 146,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering damper mounting bush excessive movement

Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,184 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 135,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,634 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,826 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 112,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,379 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 91,379 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 86,687 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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V107 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 V107 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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V107 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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