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T681 KCX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,025 mi
Last recorded191,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT681 KCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 191,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 190,760 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 190,215 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 190,102 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 189,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 188,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 182,281 miles

Brake pipes are corroded at the front of the vehicle going up behind the engine.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

The steering ball joint off the steering box dust cover has been wrapped in material tape which in my opinion would prevent dirt getting into the ball joint but wouldn't prevent wet getting in.

There is an oil leak coming from above the gearbox.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 182,281 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes are corroded at the front of the vehicle going up behind the engine.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

There is an oil leak coming from above the gearbox.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 171,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 168,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 162,580 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 159,157 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 155,223 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front lower arm to axle bushes weak

slight play offside rear bearing

steering damper bush weak

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2007 149,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 147,786 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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T681 KCX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T681 KCX, 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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T681 KCX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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