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T939 KAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,746 mi
Last recorded133,746 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT939 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 133,746 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 132,089 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 130,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 129,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,007 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 126,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 123,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 120,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,530 miles

very slight play in steering damper end bush

Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,167 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 113,158 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting hole on rear cross member (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,871 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s front tyres slight damage on outer side walls

Pass 25 Feb 2012 100,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 100,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,824 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

spare tyre outside sidewall has tear showing cords

Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 69,963 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 69,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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T939 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T939 KAW, 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 T939 KAW registered?

T939 KAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T939 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T939 KAW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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