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V694 KAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,269 mi
Last recorded167,269 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV694 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 167,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 166,249 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 166,212 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 165,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 162,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 158,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 95,694 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 95,694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 81,396 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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V694 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V694 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V694 KAW registered?

V694 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V694 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V694 KAW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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