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V82 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 104,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 101,052 miles

under body corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,438 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front swivel joints leaking

offside front and nearside rear axle stops missing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,449 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (anti roll bar mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,721 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,597 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,569 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,744 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering damper lower bush has play in it

Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering damper lower bush has play in it

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,531 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,948 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 41,307 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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V82 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V82 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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V82 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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