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T637 KUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,441 mi
Last recorded81,441 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT637 KUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,441 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 79,961 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 79,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 79,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lower cup on spring sitting uneven (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear mudflap missing & bracket insecure

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box / pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective repaired with cord (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box on (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 46,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm on (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box on (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look to be wearing thin adivse to be inspected (3.5.1g)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,819 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

vehicle chassis/frame slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,908 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f slight leak from hub seal

Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s/f slight leak from hub seal

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,487 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 32,418 miles

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

front tyres worn and cracked

nears side front hub seal leaking

Pass 24 May 2010 30,850 miles

all tyres are cracked badly with age

slight play on steering damper bush

Pass 26 May 2009 29,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 25,122 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 May 2006 23,722 miles

slight play on lateral steering damper rubber bush

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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T637 KUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc 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 T637 KUT, 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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T637 KUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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