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V590 KEO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,004 mi
Last recorded81,004 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 KEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 81,004 miles

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2018 80,994 miles

chassis starting to rust

front hubs and front diff slightly damp

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear brake calipers starting to rust

rear bump stop rubbers missing

steering column u.j close to intake pipe/ hose

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both front swivel housings weeping

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Nearside front wiper blade split

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear diff weeping

Various oil weeps

Fail 17 Sep 2016 80,599 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,028 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,648 miles

All exhaust hangers + joints corroded

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 75,479 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 75,474 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 72,845 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 72,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 71,110 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,615 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,605 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,883 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 57,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,676 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 54,676 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V590 KEO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V590 KEO, 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 V590 KEO registered?

V590 KEO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V590 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 KEO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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