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V225 KKM

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,523 mi
Last recorded107,523 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 KKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,360 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,237 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

chassis showing signs of corrosion

clutch pedal rubber worn and slightly insecure

coolant bottle empty

engine oil leak(s)

fuel filter corroded and slightly damp

o/s and n/s rear shocker bushes perished but no movement

o/s swivel housing leaking grease

rear cross member corroded but not holed

rear end door hinges slightly worn

reverse lamp inoperative

reverse lamp lens damaged

transfer box oil leak(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,994 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 92,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 86,980 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 83,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,048 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,048 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,531 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 68,531 miles

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,546 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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V225 KKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V225 KKM, 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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V225 KKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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