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V181 HKY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,882 mi
Last recorded163,882 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 HKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 163,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 163,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 158,595 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 143,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 124,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 65,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,600 miles

both front to rear and acress back axel brake pipes corroded

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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V181 HKY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V181 HKY, 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

How do I check the history of V181 HKY?

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What year was V181 HKY registered?

V181 HKY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V181 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V181 HKY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V181 HKY have outstanding finance?

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