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T841 KCL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,689 mi
Last recorded146,689 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT841 KCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 146,689 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure drum spindle (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure rear finxings / bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

engine cover insecure

manifold heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2015 142,956 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 142,956 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 142,950 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2015 142,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 142,641 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 136,925 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 136,879 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,390 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 131,390 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 126,138 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 112,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 99,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2010 99,842 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,380 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 85,895 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 85,888 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,113 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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T841 KCL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T841 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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T841 KCL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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