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T768 KVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,489 mi
Last recorded120,489 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 KVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,368 miles

Front brake pipes surface corrosion

Road springs corroded

Slight play Nearside rear wheel bearing

Small amount of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 115,303 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2017 115,301 miles

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrgger 2 holes at front tie rod mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,417 miles

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

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

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Apr 2016 114,417 miles

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

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

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

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2015 112,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak at front pinion seal

steering damper bush worn

tubes fitted to all wheels

Pass 7 Apr 2014 110,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,739 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,321 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

rear pads getting low

slight play in both rear arm front trailing bushes

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,321 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

rear pads getting low

slight play in both rear arm front trailing bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,233 miles

steering box leak.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 103,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

steering box leak.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,991 miles

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

Steering damper and box just started to leak.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 100,990 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering damper and box just started to leak.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,514 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 98,514 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 95,376 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 95,375 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 88,595 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 88,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 75,863 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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T768 KVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T768 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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T768 KVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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