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V863 KAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

151,240 mi
Last recorded151,240 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 151,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 149,321 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 148,158 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

f/n/s floor corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2021 148,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low mounting corroded (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

f/n/s floor corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,699 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front & rear tyre valves perished

both front hubs slight oil leak

slight oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Pass 9 Aug 2019 142,290 miles

Front both front hub seals have slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 142,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front hub seals have slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 138,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 138,334 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 133,519 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight oil leak osr half shaft

Fail 6 Jun 2017 133,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight oil leak osr half shaft

Pass 23 May 2016 130,369 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 130,367 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 126,097 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 May 2015 125,989 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 121,956 miles

Both front prop shaft universal joints worn

Pass 24 May 2013 116,976 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 116,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 111,832 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 111,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 106,439 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 106,426 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 99,943 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 99,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 93,473 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s swivel housing corroded

o/s swivel housing seal leaking

Fail 14 May 2009 93,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s swivel housing corroded

o/s swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2008 87,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,354 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 743,707 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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V863 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V863 KAW, 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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V863 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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