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V706 KWR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,494 mi
Last recorded98,494 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 98,494 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 98,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,833 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,189 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 94,189 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,193 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 83,193 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 81,993 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sphere joint starting to leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 79,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine cover fitted

front diff input seal leaking

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 May 2017 76,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 20 May 2016 74,315 miles

engine cover fitted

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 74,315 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X 2 marked areas (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 71,944 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

offside rear bump stop om chassis missing

vehicle rusty and corroded in many places

Fail 6 May 2015 71,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension coil springs corroded

offside rear bump stop om chassis missing

vehicle rusty and corroded in many places

Pass 21 May 2014 69,280 miles

front bumper corroding on inner section

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 10 May 2013 66,094 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 66,094 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 May 2012 62,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 59,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,531 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 52,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 49,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 46,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,294 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 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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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What year was V706 KWR registered?

V706 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V706 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V706 KWR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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