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T645 KVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,316 mi
Last recorded103,316 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT645 KVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 103,316 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 103,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted ? looks like the wrong bolt. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering locking device missing drop arm lock washer (needs taping round) (2.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system central braided pipe on the o/s. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brale lines covers inn wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 100,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,974 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sidewall Damage

Fail 20 Apr 2018 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,614 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,924 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 95,030 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 77,262 miles

Battery insecure

battery floor corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2009 77,262 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

battery floor corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 719,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 613,745 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 61,373 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T645 KVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T645 KVG, 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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What year was T645 KVG registered?

T645 KVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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