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V159 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

212,167 mi
Last recorded212,167 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 212,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 208,748 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central door pillar lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 205,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 203,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 203,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 198,987 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 198,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 194,338 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 189,909 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 183,400 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 178,494 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 173,692 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 173,692 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 170,216 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 167,446 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 162,998 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 162,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 154,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 147,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 139,447 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 139,447 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 131,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 119,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 106,851 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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V159 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V159 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V159 KWW registered?

V159 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V159 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 KWW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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