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T823 KCL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,950 mi
Last recorded147,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT823 KCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 147,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS THIN (3.5.1i)

MOST BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR LOWER HINGE REQUIRING ATTENTION

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 147,950 miles

Fuel system component leaking POSSIBLY FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS THIN (3.5.1i)

MOST BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR LOWER HINGE REQUIRING ATTENTION

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

Pass 4 May 2015 143,013 miles

NERASIDE FRONT TYRE,CRACKING / PERISHED,WORN TO 3MM DEPTH

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 143,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NERASIDE FRONT TYRE,CRACKING / PERISHED,WORN TO 3MM DEPTH

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,141 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 129,137 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 124,916 miles

oil leaks?

Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,356 miles

front spot lamps rusty

hand brake drum damp?

oil leaks / maybe fuel?

pads all round good 3/4 worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 112,464 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 112,275 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,900 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat belt fabric damaged ( no fibres separated mot ok )

f/ axle diff pinion leakage

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,590 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 85,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,479 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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T823 KCL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T823 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T823 KCL registered?

T823 KCL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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