
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
V699 KWRMOT history
V699 KWR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,282 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 195,282 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,412 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V699 KWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V699 KWR was last recorded at 195,282 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 195,271 miles · 12 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,412 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 195,282 miles
- 2024 – 191,683 miles
- 2023 – 188,649 miles
- 2022 – 185,737 miles
- 2021 – 182,569 miles
- 2020 – 178,776 miles
- 2019 – 175,769 miles
- 2018 – 171,020 miles
- 2017 – 167,362 miles
- 2016 – 163,042 miles
- 2015 – 157,502 miles
- 2014 – 151,642 miles
- 2013 – 146,356 miles
- 2012 – 141,721 miles
- 2011 – 135,924 miles
- 2010 – 132,247 miles
- 2009 – 128,047 miles
- 2008 – 124,368 miles
- 2006 – 109,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to body chassis and suspension components also various welding repairsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Brake pressure build up slow vacuum pump or servo in need of repair (3.3.E.6)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front brake discs wearing thin n/s/f inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake (transmission brake) in need of adjustment (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear exhaust fouls chassis and rear cross member due to inadequate support
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,282 miles (+11)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 195,282 miles
- Test number
- 355737039956
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to body chassis and suspension components also various welding repairs
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail195,271 miles (+3,588)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,271 miles
- Test number
- 780282073085
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis central and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to body chassis and suspension components also various welding repairs
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass191,683 miles (+3,034)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 191,683 miles
- Test number
- 276910506374
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to body chassis and suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass188,649 miles (+2,912)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 188,649 miles
- Test number
- 467429215293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,737 miles (+3,168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 185,737 miles
- Test number
- 681969225967
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass182,569 miles (+3,793)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 182,569 miles
- Test number
- 747621962761
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Joint is weeping grease
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass178,776 miles (+3,007)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 178,776 miles
- Test number
- 809721680357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,769 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 175,769 miles
- Test number
- 371073363867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,765 miles (+4,745)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,765 miles
- Test number
- 799017236587
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
Pass171,020 miles (+3,658)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 171,020 miles
- Test number
- 513187362185
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass167,362 miles (+4,320)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 167,362 miles
- Test number
- 237510110853
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass163,042 miles (+5,540)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 163,042 miles
- Test number
- 956050441732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,502 miles (+31)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 157,502 miles
- Test number
- 348482898547
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow vacuum pump or servo in need of repair (3.3.E.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin n/s/f inner face
- AdvisoryOffside protrusions below drivers door caused by damage .
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake (transmission brake) in need of adjustment (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust fouls chassis and rear cross member due to inadequate support
- AdvisoryPower steering bottle lower pipe is leaking
Fail157,471 miles (+5,829)7 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,471 miles
- Test number
- 493743345004
- FailureFuel tank insecure metal retaining strap over top of tank is excessively corroded and broken (7.2.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail is holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow vacuum pump or servo in need of repair (3.3.E.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin n/s/f inner face
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake (transmission brake) in need of adjustment (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust fouls chassis and rear cross member due to inadequate support
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt in very poor condition with pieces missing on edges and badly cracked
- AdvisoryPower steering bottle lower pipe is leaking
Pass151,642 miles (+5,286)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 151,642 miles
- Test number
- 296788324300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,356 miles (+332)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 146,356 miles
- Test number
- 138465023334
- NoteOil leak
Fail146,024 miles (+4,303)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,024 miles
- Test number
- 117461613332
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVery muddy underneath
Pass141,721 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 141,721 miles
- Test number
- 537141322356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- NoteSurface rust on chassis & suspension
- NoteVehicle has large amount of mud on underbody
Fail141,721 miles (+347)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,721 miles
- Test number
- 305644112336
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteSurface rust on chassis & suspension
- NoteVehicle has large amount of mud on underbody
Fail141,374 miles (+5,450)1 dangerous19 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,374 miles
- Test number
- 778517382246
- DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass135,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 135,924 miles
- Test number
- 506244381243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,924 miles (+3,677)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,924 miles
- Test number
- 496749971200
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureFront Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass132,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 132,247 miles
- Test number
- 630776540279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,247 miles (+4,200)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,247 miles
- Test number
- 732645140215
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 128,047 miles
- Test number
- 771650649250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,047 miles (+3,679)14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,047 miles
- Test number
- 822146339299
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass124,368 miles (+15,189)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 124,368 miles
- Test number
- 360989428269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,179 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 109,179 miles
- Test number
- 270143666443
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail109,177 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,177 miles
- Test number
- 242593366189
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about V699 KWR
- Does V699 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V699 KWR is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V699 KWR?
- The MOT on V699 KWR is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V699 KWR done?
- V699 KWR was recorded at 195,282 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,412 miles a year.
- Has V699 KWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V699 KWR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V699 KWR 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 V699 KWR find?
- V699 KWR passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; general corrosion to body chassis and suspension components also various welding repairs; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.
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