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T349 KDP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,892 mi
Last recorded81,892 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 KDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from engine area

slight oil leak from front axle n/s around king pin area

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,767 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,436 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from steering box

Fail 18 Jan 2010 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Both front hubs damp with oil

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from steering box

Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,534 miles

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

front hubs leaking slightly

play in drag link arm o/s shock bush

slight seapage from power steering box

slight seapage power steering pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2009 73,534 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front hubs leaking slightly

play in drag link arm o/s shock bush

slight seapage from power steering box

slight seapage power steering pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,536 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 72,536 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Dec 2006 69,505 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside trackrod end has slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2006 69,481 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T349 KDP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T349 KDP, 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 T349 KDP registered?

T349 KDP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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