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V644 KON

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

202,563 mi
Last recorded202,563 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV644 KON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 202,563 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 192,129 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 186,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 184,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Aug 2019 184,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front body corroded/holed/rotten not in psa

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

various areas slight corrosion to underside

Pass 26 May 2017 181,620 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member corroded at outer body mountings (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 181,620 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member corroded at outer body mountings (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 179,325 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 176,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 175,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 168,628 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 163,318 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 160,377 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 160,377 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 154,287 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 154,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 141,201 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 141,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 127,633 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all disc pads chattering in calipers

Fail 8 Oct 2008 114,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 114,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 103,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 83,118 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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V644 KON is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V644 KON, 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 V644 KON registered?

V644 KON is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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