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V214 PKM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,795 mi
Last recorded99,795 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 PKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 99,795 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 99,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing weeping

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,078 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,185 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,199 miles

corrosion to both side step mounts

Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,160 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers corroded by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sidestep mounting corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 91,131 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both os and ns lower shock bushes have excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers corroded by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sidestep mounting corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,198 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded not blowing at time of test.

rear brake discs slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded not blowing at time of test.

rear brake discs slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,462 miles

inside edge of rear brake discs slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f coil spring turrets corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,273 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,650 miles

Both rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,539 miles

slight engine oil leak.

slight wear in n/s/r & o/s/r lower shock bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,095 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,522 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 55,522 miles

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

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

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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V214 PKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V214 PKM, 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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What year was V214 PKM registered?

V214 PKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V214 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V214 PKM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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