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V374 KCY

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,790 mi
Last recorded133,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 KCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,790 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 93,503 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 85,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,979 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 67,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 564,070 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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V374 KCY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V374 KCY, 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 V374 KCY?

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What year was V374 KCY registered?

V374 KCY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V374 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V374 KCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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