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V36 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,521 mi
Last recorded105,521 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 105,521 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,110 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam image not correct, needs adjustment (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of suspension support arm, also next to body mounting area. x 2 holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Cross Valance Support Beam & chassis Leg Area, Also within 30cm of body mounting area (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking Marked with chalk, (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both Front Drag link gaiters deteriorated but not resulting in the ingress of dirt

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 103,054 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,711 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,662 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,292 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,966 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,929 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 87,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,449 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bush worn on steering damper

play in rearmost driveshaft UJ

rear centre seat not held in upright position

rear pads getting low

tailgate catch loose

Fail 15 Oct 2007 81,449 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bush worn on steering damper

play in rearmost driveshaft UJ

rear centre seat not held in upright position

rear pads getting low

tailgate catch loose

Pass 5 Oct 2006 76,262 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 76,250 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bush on steering damper worn

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

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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V36 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V36 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.

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What year was V36 KWW registered?

V36 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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