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T124 KWE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

194,835 mi
Last recorded194,835 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT124 KWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 194,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 192,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 189,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 189,229 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 188,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 182,436 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 182,382 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 178,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 173,481 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 173,433 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 167,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 161,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 155,016 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 155,016 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 148,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 142,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 135,898 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 135,853 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 129,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 122,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 109,463 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 109,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2008 102,397 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 102,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 88,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 81,704 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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T124 KWE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T124 KWE, 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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What year was T124 KWE registered?

T124 KWE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T124 KWE safe to buy?

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