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V670 KAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,881 mi
Last recorded104,881 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV670 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 104,881 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 102,736 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 100,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 99,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,860 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,807 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,242 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 65,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,452 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,972 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,595 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,525 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,884 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 35,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 26,720 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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V670 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V670 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 V670 KAW registered?

V670 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V670 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V670 KAW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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