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V749 KWR

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,361 mi
Last recorded151,361 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 151,361 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel

Front Both outriggers corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 151,324 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 151,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal spongy

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE ( under inflated ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 150,409 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 143,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,503 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,701 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 119,669 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,341 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 121,796 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 121,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 113,352 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 107,514 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 107,506 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 98,163 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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V749 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V749 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 V749 KWR registered?

V749 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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