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V782 KCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,776 mi
Last recorded143,776 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV782 KCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 143,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 138,895 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 134,143 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a-frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passengers footwell/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers footwell/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at a-frame crossmember n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

rear step plate corroded

rear undersealed including all suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 132,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 132,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 132,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,386 miles

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

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

underside has been treated in places with a grease /protective coating. underside needs a good clean off and wax/oil/ protective treatment applied through out

Pass 9 Aug 2019 129,330 miles

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

chassis corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 129,330 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 127,761 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,081 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 120,070 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 186,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 186,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,048 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 105,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear top spring mounting corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Apr 2013 98,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,876 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,876 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,869 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,166 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Underside corrosion including front and rear suspension

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 87,117 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Underside corrosion including front and rear suspension

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underside surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,055 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 814,849 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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V782 KCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 V782 KCV, 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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V782 KCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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