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V92 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

189,311 mi
Last recorded189,311 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV92 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 189,311 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 188,904 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 188,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis behind shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis behind shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar attachment insecure bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 187,372 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 187,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 186,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 184,882 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play frunt prop rear jount rear prop rear jount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 183,056 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 180,651 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 180,433 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2015 173,612 miles

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 173,612 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 166,313 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 166,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 157,106 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 156,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 150,222 miles

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

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

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

rear crossmember corroded

steering drop arm joint slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 141,742 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 129,532 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 129,360 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Mar 2008 117,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 117,336 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 107,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 95,535 miles

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

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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V92 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V92 KWW, 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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V92 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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