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T684 KUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

261,085 mi
Last recorded261,085 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT684 KUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 261,085 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 261,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 259,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rusted (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting rusted. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 259,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rusted (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting rusted. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 258,731 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 258,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 256,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 254,457 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust rusted.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 254,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusted.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 252,124 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

rear exhaust rusted.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 252,124 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

rear exhaust rusted.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 249,601 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 249,601 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

fuel tank mounting badly rusted.

o,s and n,s rear chassis badly rusted.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 246,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake peddle rubber worn on edge

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 244,382 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 244,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 5 Sep 2017 241,112 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 237,356 miles

front prop shaft u,j badly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 233,550 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake peddle rubber worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 229,380 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake peddle rubber worn

oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2014 229,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake peddle rubber worn

oil leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2013 224,843 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 222,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 215,102 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 214,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 201,196 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 200,947 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 187,476 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 174,835 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 174,835 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 161,437 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 161,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 149,771 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 149,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 134,404 miles

24% inbalance to front brakes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brakes noisey in operation

front inner brake pads very low/worn

wear/fluffing to drivers seat belt

wiper blades in poor condition

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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T684 KUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 T684 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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T684 KUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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