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V905 KEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

152,694 mi
Last recorded152,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 KEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 152,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 152,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 147,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 142,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 142,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cly to n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 135,021 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 135,014 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chassis repaired and undersealed.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 129,999 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

full underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2018 125,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp only just line up on beam setter

slight gearbox leak

slight leak from steering box

Fail 6 Sep 2018 125,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps only just line up on beam setter

slight gearbox oil leak

slight leak on steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,537 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 122,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,151 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 111,742 miles

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,166 miles

N/S/F hub weeping

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F hub weeping

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,342 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 84,334 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 84,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2009 83,430 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 83,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 770,159 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 77,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 669,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 66,697 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 57,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osr/nsr tyres uneven wear

Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,481 miles

osr/nsr tyres uneven wear

Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight damage to front number plate

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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V905 KEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V905 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.

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What year was V905 KEC registered?

V905 KEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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