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V676 KAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,477 mi
Last recorded159,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV676 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 159,477 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 159,469 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 156,124 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 156,124 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt first ball joint from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 156,043 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 153,852 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 153,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 152,765 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 150,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 147,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 142,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 128,575 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 128,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 122,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 119,336 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 110,348 miles

advise surface cracks and cuts in front tyres

Fail 17 Aug 2009 110,348 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advise surface cracks and cuts in front tyres

Pass 21 May 2008 96,608 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 79,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 64,420 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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V676 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V676 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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V676 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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