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T861 KCL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,910 mi
Last recorded197,910 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT861 KCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 197,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 197,219 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 25 Oct 2024 195,526 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 195,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 194,011 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 192,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 190,529 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 190,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 188,744 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 188,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 187,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 185,013 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 185,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced interior kick panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 180,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 173,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides: advise to replace (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 162,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 152,950 miles

nsf hub slight oil leak

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 144,345 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f swivel weaping

n/s/r cheque strap loose

o/s/r cheque strap loose

Pass 17 Oct 2012 135,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 126,857 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 126,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 118,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 116,213 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 107,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 101,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,625 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T861 KCL 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 77.8%.

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 T861 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 T861 KCL registered?

T861 KCL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T861 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T861 KCL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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