Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
V35 KWWMOT history
V35 KWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 136,569 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,689 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V35 KWW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V35 KWW was last recorded at 136,569 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,149 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,420 miles
- Average per year
- 3,689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,569 miles
- 2025 – 133,149 miles
- 2024 – 129,309 miles
- 2023 – 124,943 miles
- 2020 – 124,313 miles
- 2019 – 120,996 miles
- 2018 – 120,105 miles
- 2017 – 116,389 miles
- 2016 – 108,820 miles
- 2015 – 106,334 miles
- 2014 – 103,967 miles
- 2013 – 99,757 miles
- 2011 – 96,287 miles
- 2010 – 90,716 miles
- 2009 – 85,790 miles
- 2008 – 78,864 miles
- 2007 – 72,599 miles
- 2006 – 62,685 miles
- 2005 – 59,561 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,569 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to rear flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,569 miles (+3,420)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 136,569 miles
- Test number
- 567320115666
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass133,149 miles (+3,840)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 133,149 miles
- Test number
- 427523511671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,309 miles (+4,366)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 129,309 miles
- Test number
- 474930696651
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass124,943 miles (+630)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 124,943 miles
- Test number
- 697055819545
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush cracking/splitting, front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush cracking/splitting, front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,313 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 124,313 miles
- Test number
- 205012025643
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail124,305 miles (+3,309)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,305 miles
- Test number
- 380834422541
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,996 miles (+13)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,996 miles
- Test number
- 550695670263
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear ladder slightly blocking registration plate
Fail120,983 miles (+878)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,983 miles
- Test number
- 341301907916
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBody component insecure light bar on roof (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear ladder slightly blocking registration plate
Pass120,105 miles (+3,716)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 120,105 miles
- Test number
- 602841446692
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear number plate slighty blocked by ladder
Pass116,389 miles (+53)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 116,389 miles
- Test number
- 272554807794
- AdvisoryNearside nearside headlamp aim on highest setting
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip at top (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres rubber cracking on edges of tread to walls and in tread
- AdvisoryBoth sides tow bar bottom mountings to chassis pins to small?
- AdvisoryBrake pipe on rear axle just starting to corroded
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split at end a lot
- AdvisoryOil leak on handbrake back plate? may be on shoes ?
- AdvisoryRear ladders in front of number plate
- AdvisorySteering box damp
- AdvisoryTow bar mounting pin missing at rear
Fail116,336 miles (+7,516)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,336 miles
- Test number
- 209492883887
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside nearside headlamp aim on highest setting
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip at top (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres rubber cracking on edges of tread to walls and in tread
- AdvisoryBoth sides tow bar bottom mountings to chassis pins to small?
- AdvisoryBrake pipe on rear axle just starting to corroded
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split at end a lot
- AdvisoryOil leak on handbrake back plate? may be on shoes ?
- AdvisoryRear ladders in front of number plate
- AdvisorySteering box damp
Pass108,820 miles (+2,486)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,820 miles
- Test number
- 891193886852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,334 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 106,334 miles
- Test number
- 679649215094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,330 miles (+2,363)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,330 miles
- Test number
- 899116915070
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Pass103,967 miles (+4,210)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 103,967 miles
- Test number
- 798042024011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 99,757 miles
- Test number
- 185938603043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,757 miles (+3,470)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,757 miles
- Test number
- 278627403038
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass96,287 miles (+5,571)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 96,287 miles
- Test number
- 707229111349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,716 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 90,716 miles
- Test number
- 233008930336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,679 miles (+4,889)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,679 miles
- Test number
- 381651330389
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass85,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 85,790 miles
- Test number
- 162210449265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,790 miles (+6,926)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,790 miles
- Test number
- 113137739236
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteSlight leak from off side suspension sphere
- NoteSlight play in both rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes
- NoteSteering box drop arm gaiter damaged
Pass78,864 miles (+6,265)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 78,864 miles
- Test number
- 873746228238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,599 miles (+9,914)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 72,599 miles
- Test number
- 401065027241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,685 miles (+3,124)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 62,685 miles
- Test number
- 733524836256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,561 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 59,561 miles
- Test number
- 760168045269
- NoteFront prop//rear u/joint slight wear advise
- NotePropshaft defective
Questions about V35 KWW
- Does V35 KWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V35 KWW is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V35 KWW?
- The MOT on V35 KWW is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V35 KWW done?
- V35 KWW was recorded at 136,569 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,689 miles a year.
- Has V35 KWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V35 KWW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on V35 KWW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on V35 KWW find?
- V35 KWW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bushes; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bushes, and 1 more.
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