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1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V781 KCV

V781 KCV

1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/12/1999. Recorded mileage 173,037 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2495cc

V781 KCV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
  • 173,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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V781 KCV Mileage History

  1. 25/05/2023165,975 mi
  2. 20/05/2024169,578 mi+3,603 mi
  3. 22/05/2024169,586 mi+8 mi
  4. 19/05/2025172,974 mi+3,388 mi
  5. 27/05/2025173,037 mi+63 mi

Average of roughly 3,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V781 KCV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (V781 KCV) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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