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V225 KOL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 KOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 138,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroed

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 137,333 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 135,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 135,293 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted edge of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of axle track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 132,942 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 131,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front hub metal pipes and to front flex hoses corrosion starting (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish marks starting all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 inner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers weak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 130,242 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 inner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers weak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 129,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front short caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive t/box o,ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

drop arm ball joint rubber boot small split

Fail 17 Jul 2019 129,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front short caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive t/box o,ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

drop arm ball joint rubber boot small split

Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,345 miles

Engine very wet with oil

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s front metal brake pipe to flex hose

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

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

Some heavy surface corrosion to rear X member

Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,826 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member center (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 124,826 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member center (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,437 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 114,487 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,723 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,721 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 109,735 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear propshaft joint has play in the bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2010 108,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 105,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,697 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,938 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake would benefit adjustment

nsf tracta housing weeping oil

Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,572 miles

Slight play in front steering drop arm ball joint.

Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 81,572 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Slight play in front steering drop arm ball joint.

Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,353 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 79,311 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 KOL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 V225 KOL, 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 KOL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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