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T599 KRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,643 mi
Last recorded144,643 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT599 KRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 144,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 144,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 143,785 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 143,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of chassis near tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above rear tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beside tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front/under tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 142,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 141,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Apr 2022 141,293 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 137,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 136,650 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 135,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 124,887 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 124,884 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,236 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 107,742 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 107,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,166 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 100,193 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 100,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 95,947 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 90,963 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 90,963 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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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T599 KRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T599 KRH, 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 T599 KRH registered?

T599 KRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T599 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T599 KRH shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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