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V706 KAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,285 mi
Last recorded111,285 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 111,285 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,614 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,656 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,762 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,805 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,155 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,812 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,643 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,509 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 894,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 66,391 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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V706 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 V706 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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What year was V706 KAW registered?

V706 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V706 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V706 KAW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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