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T770 KUJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,287 mi
Last recorded159,287 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT770 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 159,287 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 152,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 144,900 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,282 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive advise slight oil leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 138,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive advise slight oil leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,092 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,250 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 114,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 105,279 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 105,269 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 96,694 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,905 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 77,898 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,349 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,318 miles

ING LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,841 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

seat belt ancor cover missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,974 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,199 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 60,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,823 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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T770 KUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T770 KUJ, 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 T770 KUJ registered?

T770 KUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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