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T935 KPW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

179,198 mi
Last recorded179,198 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT935 KPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 179,198 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 172,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 167,059 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 163,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 161,717 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 159,284 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 159,275 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 156,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 153,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 147,399 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 139,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,437 miles

small oil leak from rear end of gearbox

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,510 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,118 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 65,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,240 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,615 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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T935 KPW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T935 KPW, 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 T935 KPW registered?

T935 KPW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T935 KPW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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