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T387 KAP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,037 mi
Last recorded103,037 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT387 KAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 103,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 100,962 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 100,962 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 98,253 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 98,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 96,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 93,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,137 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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T387 KAP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T387 KAP, 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 T387 KAP registered?

T387 KAP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T387 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T387 KAP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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