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V746 KWR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,624 mi
Last recorded80,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 80,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 80,468 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 80,395 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 80,290 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 80,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,899 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,295 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 May 2018 79,295 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,769 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,803 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 557,100 miles

brake discs corroded /rusty . vehicle been stood

Fail 7 Jul 2010 557,100 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake discs corroded /rusty . vehicle been stood

Pass 18 May 2009 43,983 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 43,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,785 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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V746 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V746 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V746 KWR registered?

V746 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V746 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V746 KWR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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