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V682 KEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,045 mi
Last recorded53,045 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

RegistrationV682 KEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Chassis corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Chassis corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2024 52,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Chassis corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Chassis corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 51,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 51,009 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 51,009 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 50,219 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,383 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,318 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,852 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,852 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,217 miles

CORROSION IN BATTERY BOX FLOOR

Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,752 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,519 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,962 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,798 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,009 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,813 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 38,813 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,712 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,017 miles

front propeller shaft has slight play in rear universal joint

Fail 11 Oct 2007 30,017 miles

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

front propeller shaft has slight play in rear universal joint

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 21,784 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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V682 KEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V682 KEC, 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 V682 KEC registered?

V682 KEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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