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V72 KVY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

171,760 mi
Last recorded171,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 KVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 171,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear seat belts not tested.

Pass 4 Jun 2025 167,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 164,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 161,009 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 161,009 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 159,211 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 159,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 155,925 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 155,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 152,230 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 152,219 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 148,036 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight play in nearside front swivel hub lower bearing

Fail 23 May 2018 148,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (rear) track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight play in nearside front swivel hub lower bearing

Pass 26 May 2017 140,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear seat have been modified fixings

Fail 24 May 2017 140,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear seat have been modified fixings

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,204 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 130,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis cross member (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body round chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis cross member (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced rusty (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle row outer (5.2.2b)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

chassis rusty

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 121,635 miles

oil leak from engine and gearbox

rear a frame balljoint gaitor torn

Fail 27 May 2015 121,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

rear a frame balljoint gaitor torn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,770 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 91,757 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,965 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

chips

slight play in hubs

Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,573 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

aux belt worn

chips in screen

n/s/f seat belt fluffing

slight pla in rear hubs

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,338 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 56,336 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,825 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V72 KVY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V72 KVY, 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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V72 KVY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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