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T394 KNB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,409 mi
Last recorded158,409 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT394 KNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 158,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Oil leak

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 156,977 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres have damage to tread pattern

speedometer erratic

Pass 18 Jul 2012 152,758 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 152,611 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 146,530 miles

signs of power steering leak but underside has been cleaned off

Pass 1 May 2010 239,892 miles

Coolant leak

damage on front number plate

slight leak from steering box

Fail 27 Apr 2010 239,892 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

damage on front number plate

slight leak from steering box

Pass 24 Dec 2008 239,694 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2008 239,694 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 208,767 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 208,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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T394 KNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T394 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.

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T394 KNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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