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V723 LKM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,903 mi
Last recorded95,903 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 LKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,903 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 95,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,595 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 90,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,208 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,414 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,745 miles

front number plate damaged.

front tyres rub on full lock.

rear brake discs liped/rusty.

slight free play in both o/s wheel bearings.

various stone chips in front screen.

vehicle underside very muddy unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,629 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,516 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,274 miles

slight play front uj

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play front shaft uj

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,256 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 54,256 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,331 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,554 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 40,756 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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V723 LKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V723 LKM, 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 V723 LKM registered?

V723 LKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V723 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V723 LKM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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