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V718 HKY

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,474 mi
Last recorded198,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 HKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 198,474 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 178,755 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust emissions too clean for measurement

Fail 23 Jan 2024 178,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play all locking nuts are loose on draglinks also (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust emissions too clean for measurement

Pass 4 Oct 2022 174,203 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 166,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 156,156 miles

both front suspension turrets corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft cv joint seal perished

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front drive shaft cv joint seal perished

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive centre diff and rear diffs leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 153,413 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft cv joint seal perished

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front drive shaft cv joint seal perished

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive centre diff and rear diffs leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 150,045 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2015 136,663 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside wiper blade split but does clear screen

Pass 26 Mar 2015 136,663 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside wiper blade split but does clear screen

Pass 26 Nov 2013 129,092 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 129,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 127,898 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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V718 HKY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V718 HKY, 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 V718 HKY registered?

V718 HKY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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