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V704 KWR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,299 mi
Last recorded116,299 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,299 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 116,291 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCKABSORBER LOWER CUP (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCKABSORBER LOWER CUP (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 106,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,459 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 92,456 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,403 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,966 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,277 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 38,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,827 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,424 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,621 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 20,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

reverse light smashed.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,008 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 19,008 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,931 miles

Slight play in offside track rod end. †Clutch pedal rubber worn. †

Pass 12 Sep 2005 15,723 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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V704 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V704 KWR, 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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V704 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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