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T288 KUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 KUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,573 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,542 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,436 miles

All four tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

steering box drop link slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perished

both front to rear brake pipes have minor corrison

nearside front tyre has minor cut to tread area

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wipers judder and nearside front split on end

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,368 miles

Oil leak

Rear A frame ball joint dust cover split

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,923 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 48,641 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,323 miles

Number plate slightly loose

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,655 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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T288 KUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T288 KUT, 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 T288 KUT registered?

T288 KUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T288 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T288 KUT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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