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T305 KBA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,046 mi
Last recorded179,046 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT305 KBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 179,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 172,706 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 165,268 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 158,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Fail 30 Mar 2022 158,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,787 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 141,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 131,991 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 131,990 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 127,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,986 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 118,986 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brakes pulling slightly to right.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,041 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 94,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,653 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,875 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,418 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 68,452 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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T305 KBA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T305 KBA, 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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T305 KBA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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