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T782 KKU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,093 mi
Last recorded132,093 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT782 KKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 132,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 129,587 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,179 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 117,325 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 117,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,749 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,485 miles

n/s headlamp glass cracked light output not affected

o/s front suspension turret starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2013 75,542 miles

front o/s suspension tower starting to corrode

slight wear detected in n/s track rod end

Pass 3 May 2012 70,588 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 66,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 62,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,154 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 54,576 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 51,079 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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T782 KKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 T782 KKU, 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 T782 KKU registered?

T782 KKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T782 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T782 KKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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