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T650 KVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,270 mi
Last recorded53,270 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT650 KVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned Ferule missing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Ferule missing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Ferule missing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,565 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,546 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 52,546 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,478 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged but not affecting the emitted light colour

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,231 miles

All steering components corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,991 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm form steering box (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 51,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm form steering box (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,421 miles

all rear shock bushes deteriorated but no play

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked between tread blocks but no cords visible at this time

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 50,819 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front suspension towers corroded but not considered excessive at this time

Fail 19 Feb 2013 50,593 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front suspension towers corroded but not considered excessive at this time

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,169 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,696 miles

Heavy surface corrosion at chassis front shock towers & coil springs

Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,696 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Heavy surface corrosion at chassis front shock towers & coil springs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,772 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,660 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,657 miles

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

slight leak from both swivel pin housings

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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T650 KVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T650 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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T650 KVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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