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V85 KST

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,432 mi
Last recorded111,432 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 KST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 111,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 106,917 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Two minor oil leaks from gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop shaft, front universal joint slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle swivel housing minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,327 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft , front u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,250 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

the o/s and n/s front hubs have slight oil leaks

the o/s front brake back plate is missing

the rear suspension bump stops are missing

Fail 14 Nov 2014 85,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

the o/s and n/s front hubs have slight oil leaks

the o/s front brake back plate is missing

the rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slight damage along lower edge

osr and nsr suspension bumpstop rubbers missing

slight seepage osf swivel joint seal

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slight damage along lower edge

osr and nsr suspension bumpstop rubbers missing

slight seepage osf swivel joint seal

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,261 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 77,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,934 miles

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

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

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

osf brake disc scoured

steering damper bush worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

osf brake disc scoured

steering damper bush worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,775 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,775 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

osf svivel leaking heavily/contaminating front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2008 59,252 miles

front registration plate damaged

osf side lamp lens broken

rear numberplate lamp bulb illuminates but has dull output

Fail 22 Aug 2008 59,252 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front registration plate damaged

osf side lamp lens broken

rear numberplate lamp bulb illuminates but has dull output

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,592 miles

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

both headlamp bezels corroded

steering damper bush worn

Fail 15 Aug 2007 66,592 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front h/lamp bezels corroded/ likely to become insecure

steering damper lower ( osf) bush worn)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,180 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 62,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

steering damper bush has slight plat

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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V85 KST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V85 KST, 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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V85 KST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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