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V563 KCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 KCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 144,340 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2024 142,987 miles

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

rear crossmember corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,136 miles

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

various oil leaks

Fail 13 Nov 2023 142,136 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2022 140,287 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2021 139,012 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2020 137,680 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 137,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 136,606 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear chassis /crossmember slight corrosion

rear tyres perished

slight play in rear shock lower bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,930 miles

n/s/r tyre outter edge pereshing

o/s/f tyre outter edge pereshing

o/s/r tyre outter edge pereshing

oil leak

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 10 Nov 2017 131,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

n/s/r tyre outter edge pereshing

o/s/f tyre outter edge pereshing

o/s/r tyre outter edge pereshing

oil leak

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 7 Nov 2016 129,733 miles

check strap door broken o/s front

o/s n/s front and rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,736 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 126,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. all forward facing (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,391 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 119,261 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside & nearside front towing eye brackets loose

offside bulkhead outrigger has minor corrosion

offside rear tyre outter sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2013 119,261 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside & nearside front towing eye brackets loose

offside rear tyre outter sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,310 miles

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

chassis corroded

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Oct 2011 116,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 116,415 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 112,319 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all brake discs are corroded

bolt missing from nearside rear body mount

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

high level stop lamp is inoperative?

park brake lever has long travel

rear tie bar bushes are debonding badly

Pass 28 Oct 2009 105,607 miles

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Fail 9 Oct 2009 105,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 4 Nov 2008 99,094 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 99,094 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,308 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 90,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 May 2006 78,497 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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V563 KCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 V563 KCV, 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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V563 KCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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