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T515 KHE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

199,079 mi
Last recorded199,079 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT515 KHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 199,079 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 199,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2015 196,909 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 196,909 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 194,284 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

swivel joint has slight leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 194,284 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

swivel joint has slight leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 193,246 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 193,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear cross member corroded not considered excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2012 188,339 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle casing missing not affecting the function

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front hub leaking grease

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 188,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat belt buckle casing missing not affecting the function

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front hub leaking grease

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 176,108 miles

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

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

Offside seat belt buckle cover missing, but still functional

Oil leak from nearside front swivel seal, has not contaminated brakes

Play in offside rear wheel bearing, not considered to be excessive

Tow bar prescribed area (rear chassis cross section) corroded, not considered to be excessive or seriously weakened.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 176,104 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside seat belt buckle cover missing, but still functional

Oil leak from nearside front swivel seal, has not contaminated brakes

Play in offside rear wheel bearing, not considered to be excessive

Tow bar prescribed area (rear chassis cross section) corroded, not considered to be excessive or seriously weakened.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 155,538 miles

Noted play at offside front hub swivels, not considered excessive.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 155,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front prop-shaft removed, diff lock on.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 140,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front has slight oil leak at swivel hub

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 140,232 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shock dust covers corroding

oil leak on n/s/f swivel housing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 132,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 132,134 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 119,937 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 119,934 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 111,128 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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T515 KHE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 T515 KHE, 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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T515 KHE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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