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V566 LKM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 LKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 101,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 101,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,424 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear chassis/axle bump stops

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear nearside & offside across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Misting of oil from steering box & steering generally noisy in operation

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play/movement in offside steering idler arm outer ball joint

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside including internal assistor springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play/movement in both propshaft universal hardy spicer joints

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,133 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,508 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play in ball joint and rubber deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,223 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive brake discs area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,847 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering drop arm rubber gaiter starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded all coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,753 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,949 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 58,941 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,027 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 54,019 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,130 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 49,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V566 LKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V566 LKM, 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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V566 LKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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