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T90 KCS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,754 mi
Last recorded113,754 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT90 KCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 113,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 113,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,393 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres , tread perished, tyres are 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f tyre is 21 years old, n/s/f tyre is 13 years old

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,390 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret corroded,, shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres , tread perished, tyres are 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f tyre is 21 years old, n/s/f tyre is 13 years old

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm and gaiter perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,935 miles

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 99,916 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,792 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 94,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function turret (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,556 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,928 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 84,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 79,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,319 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 79,319 miles

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,659 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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T90 KCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 T90 KCS, 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 T90 KCS registered?

T90 KCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T90 KCS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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