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V49 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

142,234 mi
Last recorded142,234 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 142,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 129,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 127,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 125,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 125,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,287 miles

Dip switch loose in operation

Nearside Bulkhead outrigger corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,287 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis ( steering box mounting ) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis ( spanner arm rear mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Dip switch loose in operation

Nearside Bulkhead outrigger corroded

Offside Bulkhead out rigger corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,057 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spanner arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 108,964 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bracket corroded, moving with steering (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spanner arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front OS front swivel hub leaking

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,511 miles

Both front (bulkhead) outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 102,752 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member and chassis (6.6.6)

Both front outriggers corroded

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,897 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 2.6mms --OK

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorating -- not excessive

o/s/front body support outrigger deteriorated -- not yet excessive [below drivers feet]

Fail 28 Sep 2016 96,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.38 --- limmit 3.0 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 2.6mms --OK

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorating -- not excessive

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop close to collapse --- dangerous

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/front body support outrigger deteriorated -- not yet excessive [below drivers feet]

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,547 miles

heavy rust at n/s/front shock absorber top mounting

o/s/rear brake effort lagging behind n/s/rear

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing / insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,091 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,091 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,056 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,056 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,352 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear chassis member starting to corrode around tow bar mountings

Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear chassis member starting to corrode around tow bar mountings

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,763 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 67,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,590 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,020 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,081 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,447 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 51,466 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,829 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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V49 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 V49 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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V49 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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