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T378 KNB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,885 mi
Last recorded129,885 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 KNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 129,885 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 129,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 126,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,380 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush worn

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,310 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Corrosion on rear of offside front outrigger

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,087 miles

Corrosion nearside front outrigger

Damp around fuel filter

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

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

Offside rear bump stop

Offside rear cross member corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,190 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,391 miles

Rear cross member corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,739 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,400 miles

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

Nearside front strut turret corroding

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,774 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 90,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 792,074 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 719,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,622 miles

oil level getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2006 73,561 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T378 KNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T378 KNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T378 KNB registered?

T378 KNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T378 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T378 KNB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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