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T314 KBA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,754 mi
Last recorded174,754 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT314 KBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 174,754 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead Adjacent to steering column upper fixing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fouling on chassis

Offside Front Bulkhead footwell corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 172,450 miles

Fuel tank under tray has slight corrosion but is secure at this time.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 172,450 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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 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))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank under tray has slight corrosion but is secure at this time.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 168,247 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 166,353 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 166,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 163,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 157,136 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 153,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 153,062 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe and joint corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 145,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 137,635 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 137,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area

front coil springs corroded

play in n/s steering

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting of the rear tow bar (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting of the rear tow bar (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear suspension ball joint boot deteriorating

under body corrosion front to rear

Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

underbody/chassis corrosion/rust offside/nearside

Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

underbody/chassis corrosion/rust offside/nearside

Pass 14 Mar 2016 130,947 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 119,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 112,185 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 112,179 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 106,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,011 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 98,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,814 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,790 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,978 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,233 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,284 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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T314 KBA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T314 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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T314 KBA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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