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V113 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,135 mi
Last recorded95,135 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 95,135 miles

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

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

Rear (nearside & offside), service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 May 2023 93,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 92,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 89,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre/inner wall slightly scuffed.

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed advised to repair. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location arm/front bush.Advised to replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror glass slightly cracked.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advised to repair. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

reversing lamp not working.

Fail 26 Apr 2021 89,689 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre/inner wall slightly scuffed.

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed advised to repair. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location arm/front bush.Advised to replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror glass slightly cracked.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advised to repair. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

reversing lamp not working.

Fail 25 Mar 2021 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,651 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 87,444 miles

Central Rear Upper Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,933 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,940 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 83,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,758 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,704 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,891 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,891 miles

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,278 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 75,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,040 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,677 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 54,676 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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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V113 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V113 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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V113 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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