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V59 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,414 mi
Last recorded82,414 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,414 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 82,411 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,184 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,685 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,045 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 71,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,926 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front 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)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 61,185 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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V59 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V59 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V59 KWW registered?

V59 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V59 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 KWW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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