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T754 KVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,506 mi
Last recorded170,506 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT754 KVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 170,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 178,852 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 173,551 miles

All tyres slightly cracked/perished

Slight weep from front swivel joints

Fail 22 Feb 2023 173,545 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All tyres slightly cracked/perished

Slight weep from front swivel joints

Pass 21 Sep 2021 168,268 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 168,257 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 163,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 159,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 159,202 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 150,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 141,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 135,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 128,914 miles

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

o/s turrutt corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 127,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 123,596 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,314 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,788 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 107,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 97,697 miles

sllight flaw o/s belt

Fail 30 Jun 2007 97,697 miles

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

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

slight flaw o/s belt

Pass 23 Jun 2006 85,790 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 85,790 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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T754 KVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T754 KVG, 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 T754 KVG registered?

T754 KVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T754 KVG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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