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V907 KEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

244,003 mi
Last recorded244,003 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV907 KEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 244,003 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 241,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 234,981 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise corrosion o/s/f flooring

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight play steering drop link joint

Pass 28 Jan 2023 228,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 221,537 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 215,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 207,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 199,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 186,448 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 174,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 161,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 160,771 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 160,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 159,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 15,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 146,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 138,300 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 123,771 miles

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

Nearside rear shock bush is slightly worn

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 123,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear shock bush is slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 117,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 117,936 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 113,256 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 99,292 miles

advise on wear to n/s/f track rod end advise on wear to both rear lower shock absorber bushes. and pitting to o/s/r inner brake disc surface.

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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V907 KEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V907 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 V907 KEC registered?

V907 KEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V907 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V907 KEC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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