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T703 KNK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,248 mi
Last recorded68,248 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT703 KNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,248 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear body support tubes corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,197 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,371 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,665 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,649 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,685 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 61,685 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,341 miles

oil leaks front axle

Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,728 miles

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

o/s front swivel slight leak

Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s front swivel slight leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,159 miles

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

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

oil leaks front axle

Fail 13 Aug 2015 55,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leaks front axle

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,267 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,777 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,160 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,827 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,208 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,546 miles

as tested on 20/08/2007

Fail 20 Aug 2007 29,546 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

excessive park brake lever travel

servo pipe rubbing/wearing on engine cover

slight play at steering damper bush

steering box bolts not locked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,638 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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T703 KNK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T703 KNK, 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 T703 KNK registered?

T703 KNK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T703 KNK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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