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T716 KRL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,095 mi
Last recorded84,095 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 KRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,830 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 72,363 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 72,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe joiner (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall is cracking

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

Offside Front tyre wall is cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall is cracking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underside

Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,275 miles

Front bonnet gutter corroded but not structural

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front spot lamp not working

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,241 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet gutter corroded but not structural

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front spot lamp not working

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,242 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear different style wheel fitted

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 24 Oct 2017 65,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear different style wheel fitted

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 15 Jun 2017 65,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,625 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all go out when dip switch is turned on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front driveshaft spheres leaking

oil leak into handbrake drum

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,897 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 59,896 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion around and on rear suspension

o/s/f seat belt catch cover missing

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,081 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 58,080 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,135 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,093 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,461 miles

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

all brake discs are rusting on faces

chassis is generally very rusty

exhaust system is generally very rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2011 46,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all brake discs are rusting on faces

chassis is generally very rusty

exhaust system is generally very rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,963 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2008 32,821 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 32,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 8,006 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 7,951 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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T716 KRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T716 KRL, 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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T716 KRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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