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T796 KCL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,070 mi
Last recorded173,070 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 KCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 173,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 169,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 166,198 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 165,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 160,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 160,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 151,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel block (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 144,044 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 144,044 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 136,685 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

engine oil leak.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 136,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 129,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 129,165 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 118,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Jun 2014 118,608 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,887 miles

near/side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,282 miles

rear tyre treads slightly perished and cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,340 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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T796 KCL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T796 KCL, 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 T796 KCL registered?

T796 KCL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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