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V671 KAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,162 mi
Last recorded84,162 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV671 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,162 miles

Nearside Rear cut on outer side wall

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

Offside seat belt catch couling missing

corrosion on chassie

Fail 15 Mar 2017 84,162 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear cut on outer side wall

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

Offside seat belt catch couling missing

corrosion on chassie

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,079 miles

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

corrosion on chassie

cut on left hand rear tyre side wall

right hand seat belt catch couling missing

Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,079 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on chassie

cut on left hand rear tyre side wall

right hand seat belt catch couling missing

top water hose clip broken

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on chassie

cut on left hand rear tyre side wall

Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,105 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion on chassie

cut on left hand rear tyre side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,535 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,534 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion on chassie and rear x member

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on both front shock turrets

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 66,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on both front shock turrets

front number plate damaged

right hand door not holding on 2nd catch

steering damper bush worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,703 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,698 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

1. front number plate damaged 2. corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,829 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,826 miles

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

1. free play in steering damper bush

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 544,562 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

free travel in parking brake

Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,266 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 502,644 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 50,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,844 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 42,390 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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V671 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V671 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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V671 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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