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T262 KUD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

13,277 mi
Last recorded13,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 KUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 13,277 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 13,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 13,084 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 13,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 12,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 12,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 12,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 12,387 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,180 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 12,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 11,858 miles

! Warning light flickering .

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 11,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2012 11,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,895 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 10,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 May 2010 10,290 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 May 2010 10,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,672 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,292 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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T262 KUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T262 KUD, 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 T262 KUD registered?

T262 KUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T262 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T262 KUD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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