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V97 KWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 97,618 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is general corrosion to the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 97,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mid chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop front universal joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is general corrosion to the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 94,507 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount area on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms front mount washers corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Footwell by body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi down rear of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,430 miles

Front footwells corroded but not in any prescribed areas

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all out riggers corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 84,424 miles

Nearside 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected worn at mountin point (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front footwells corroded but not in any prescribed areas

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all out riggers corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 79,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Drag link 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,175 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,165 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides brake discs pitted and corroded (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,773 miles

Oil leak Slight Leak On Rear Of Rocker Cover ()

Split Ball Joint Rubber On Steering Box Drop Arm

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,657 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 58,655 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,882 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,880 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,529 miles

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

bonnet release broken

Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,527 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet release broken

Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,108 miles

avise underbody steel brake pipes are rusting

Fail 28 Sep 2011 55,108 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 53,553 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

rear prop shaft universal joint excessivly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,922 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 48,922 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 42,820 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 42,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 36,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,748 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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V97 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V97 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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V97 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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