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T263 KDD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,177 mi
Last recorded140,177 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 KDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 140,177 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 136,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 134,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 131,390 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 126,699 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 126,602 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,694 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 107,952 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 103,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,784 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,784 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 61,826 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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T263 KDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T263 KDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T263 KDD registered?

T263 KDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T263 KDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T263 KDD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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