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T980 KEW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,170 mi
Last recorded58,170 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 KEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 58,170 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 58,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 53,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,766 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,644 miles

Front number plate poor

Pass 13 May 2015 43,545 miles

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

front no plate poor

Fail 15 May 2014 42,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 42,566 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 37,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,638 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 35,597 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 34,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,901 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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T980 KEW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T980 KEW, 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 T980 KEW registered?

T980 KEW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T980 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T980 KEW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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