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T417 KMB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,595 mi
Last recorded152,595 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT417 KMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 152,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 151,599 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 151,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cennter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 151,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 149,434 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 149,434 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 146,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 141,677 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 141,677 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 139,679 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front to rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outriggers to body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 133,326 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box link (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans to outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 126,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 126,228 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Near side front tyre outside edge wearing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 120,998 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 115,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 108,510 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 100,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 92,796 miles

suspect fuel valve block leaking

Pass 6 May 2010 85,417 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 85,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,097 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,097 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 66,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 57,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,657 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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T417 KMB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T417 KMB, 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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T417 KMB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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