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V663 KAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

207,596 mi
Last recorded207,596 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 207,596 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 207,596 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 204,497 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 204,497 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 201,242 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 201,242 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 197,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger to body slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 191,813 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 185,534 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 185,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 178,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 178,526 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 171,498 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 171,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 164,059 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 164,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s and n/s (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 157,102 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 157,102 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 149,364 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 149,364 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 141,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 141,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 131,688 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 131,688 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 122,172 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 122,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 111,171 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 111,171 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,925 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 89,925 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 78,060 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 78,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 65,064 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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V663 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 V663 KAW, 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 V663 KAW registered?

V663 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V663 KAW shows 35 tests with a 54.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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