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T551 KHE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,988 mi
Last recorded141,988 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 KHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 141,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 141,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 140,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 139,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Callipers to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 138,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 138,769 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 138,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 137,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 137,671 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering swivel joint slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,913 miles

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

slight oil leak from off side front tractor joint

Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,131 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 136,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 135,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 133,584 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 133,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 132,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 128,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 121,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,723 miles

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

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2007 106,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 99,330 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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T551 KHE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T551 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T551 KHE registered?

T551 KHE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T551 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T551 KHE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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