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T283 KUD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,841 mi
Last recorded193,841 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 KUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 193,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 193,802 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 183,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 174,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 173,199 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 171,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 169,299 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 169,299 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 164,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 164,754 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 163,710 miles

Oil leak ()

rear chassis rails slight surface corrosion

slight dampness of fuel around rear of engine

Pass 29 Jun 2016 162,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

wipers parking high

Fail 29 Jun 2016 162,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers parking high

Pass 4 Jul 2015 159,600 miles

Front axle swivels leaking slightly

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Wipers parking slightly high

Fail 25 Jun 2015 159,541 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front axle swivels leaking slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Wipers parking slightly high

Pass 8 Jul 2014 153,868 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 148,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 143,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 138,450 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 133,173 miles

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

oil leak from engine

slight leak from front hub oil seals

Pass 9 Jul 2009 126,737 miles

Oil leak

fog light switch intermittant fault

n/s/f hub oil seal slight leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Jul 2008 121,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 110,794 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 110,785 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2006 104,968 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2005 97,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T283 KUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T283 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 T283 KUD registered?

T283 KUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T283 KUD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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