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T403 KNG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,630 mi
Last recorded135,630 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT403 KNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 135,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 135,630 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 135,561 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 135,561 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 135,400 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 135,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,296 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,292 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 134,292 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 132,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 129,773 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 126,485 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,533 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 114,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 109,249 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 109,249 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,178 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 91,706 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,312 miles

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Fail 8 Aug 2007 85,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2007 80,790 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 80,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 69,183 miles

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

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

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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T403 KNG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T403 KNG, 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 T403 KNG registered?

T403 KNG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T403 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T403 KNG shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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