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T284 KDD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,251 mi
Last recorded165,251 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 KDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 165,251 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 157,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 125,995 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 125,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,208 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 93,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 71,480 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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T284 KDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T284 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.

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What year was T284 KDD registered?

T284 KDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T284 KDD safe to buy?

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