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T679 KEP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,531 mi
Last recorded86,531 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 KEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,501 miles

Windscreen chiped, wiper intermittent in-op, tyres cracking, surface corrosion to chassis and crossmembers and body underside

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,259 miles

main beam switch faulty, steering box play, body rusty, front side light lenses damaged, front hubs wet with oil, doorsteps corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 86,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam switch worn, steering box play, body rusty, front side light lenses damaged, front hus wet with oil, door steps corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,531 miles

washer low effort, wipers torn, exhaust deteriorated, engine oil leak, front hubs wet with oil, water pump leaking, o/s front floor in foot well repair, play in rear shock top bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,075 miles

extensive undersealing preasent, repair to osf floor.

os and ns lower seat belt mounts corroded, ns track rod end lift preasent, brake pipes undersealed, wiper spindles worn, r x-member at tow bar corroding, nsr arch damage,

Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,075 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

extensive undersealing preasent, repair to osf floor.

os and ns lower seat belt mounts corroded, ns track rod end lift preasent, brake pipes undersealed, wiper spindles worn, r x-member at tow bar corroding, nsr arch damage,

Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear passenger door cannot be openned.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 85,051 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear passenger door cannot be openned.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 84,954 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 84,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,805 miles

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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T679 KEP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 T679 KEP, 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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T679 KEP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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