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V74 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,393 mi
Last recorded141,393 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 130,068 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 125,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,788 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 115,671 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 110,340 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 96,344 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 96,127 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 84,091 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 83,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

f/ no plate damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering damper end bush slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2006 72,981 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering damper end bush worn

Pass 14 Dec 2005 61,150 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 60,999 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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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V74 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V74 KWW, 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 V74 KWW registered?

V74 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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