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T168 KJS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,827 mi
Last recorded120,827 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 KJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 120,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 118,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,639 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 116,551 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,928 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 113,928 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2021 111,361 miles

Front tractor joints leaking slightly

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 111,359 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tractor joints leaking slightly

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 111,343 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of vehicle a brake test has not been carried out. (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower hub mounting excessively worn, risk of seperation. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link bar to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link bar to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 110,133 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,792 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to mid section joint gasket slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,526 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,285 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,227 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,179 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs worn slightly

offside door glass missing

Fail 21 Jun 2010 84,179 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs worn slightly

offside door glass missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,140 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 68,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

stabiliser excesive free play

Pass 9 Jun 2008 531,730 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,926 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,926 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front & rear brake pads worn

front & rear propshafts hardyspicers worn

steering box damp with oil

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,123 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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T168 KJS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T168 KJS, 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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T168 KJS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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