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V762 KNW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 KNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 155,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 196,996 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 196,996 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 187,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 13 Sep 2011 178,558 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 178,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 169,167 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 169,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 159,136 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 149,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 149,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 138,546 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 127,587 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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V762 KNW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V762 KNW, 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 V762 KNW registered?

V762 KNW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V762 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V762 KNW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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