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V813 KCV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,239 mi
Last recorded79,239 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 KCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 79,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 74,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 71,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 66,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 59,357 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,792 miles

plastic engine covers present at time of test

Pass 3 May 2016 50,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 46,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2014 44,067 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,721 miles

NSF wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2011 37,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,149 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 30,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,759 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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V813 KCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V813 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V813 KCV?

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What year was V813 KCV registered?

V813 KCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V813 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V813 KCV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V813 KCV have outstanding finance?

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