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V901 KEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,987 mi
Last recorded67,987 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 KEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 67,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 66,875 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,439 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R SECTIONS OF REAR PANEL CORRODED - NOT STRUCTURAL AREA

N/s/f & o/s/f outriggers starting to corrode

Rear cross member starting to corrode ( in front of axle)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,702 miles

Chassis rusted in places

O/s/r shock absorber top mounting bush worn - slight movement

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,240 miles

O/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,793 miles

Chassis rusted in places

O/s/r metal brake pipe rusted

Slight corrosion on n/s/r chassis at shock absorber mounting area

Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,194 miles

Chassis badly rusted in places

N/s/f & o/s/f seatbelts show signs of wear - trapped in door??

Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 51,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 45,902 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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V901 KEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V901 KEC, 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

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What year was V901 KEC registered?

V901 KEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V901 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V901 KEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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