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T629 KDB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,155 mi
Last recorded176,155 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT629 KDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 176,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 173,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 170,469 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 170,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 163,149 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 153,378 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 144,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 134,292 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 121,183 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,302 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 114,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,592 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 108,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 99,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,895 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 83,813 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,813 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 75,208 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,208 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,215 miles

All rear shocker bushes slight play

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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T629 KDB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T629 KDB, 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 T629 KDB registered?

T629 KDB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T629 KDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T629 KDB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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