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Q735KUA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,132 mi
Last recorded150,132 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ735KUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 150,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPE CORODDED (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT AND REAR AXEL BREATHERS DAMMAGED

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive AXEL SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS HAS PATCH REPAIR (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive AXEL SEAL MISTING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS HAS PATCH REPAIR (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 150,128 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing on chassis and badly routed. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose On wrong way round (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose On wrong way round (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column shaft modification unsafe worn and loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Steering locking device missing Steering arm no locking tabs. (2.1.3 (d))

Steering locking device missing Steering box to chassis bolts no locking device (2.1.3 (d))

Battery tray badly corroded

Chassis cross member 50% of bolts missing

Handbrake binding

Nearside Front Lock stop missing

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ARB link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Poor welding repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ARB link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All rear too long and not clipped in. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering damper bush worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 149,300 miles

has had various welding

Pass 14 Oct 2019 144,678 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal damp/ chip in screen / oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2019 144,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub seal damp/ chip in screen / oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 134,109 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 134,093 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,445 miles

Front brake pads slight movement in caliper / n/s/f hub seal damp

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,137 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting rear cross member

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,725 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 70,725 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,117 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,117 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,796 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,563 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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Q735KUA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Q735KUA, 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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Q735KUA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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