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T983 KVU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,591 mi
Last recorded188,591 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT983 KVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 188,591 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 178,329 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 168,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 158,460 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 158,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 148,843 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 139,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 137,947 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 127,850 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 121,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,946 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,878 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,500 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,893 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,022 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 68,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,333 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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T983 KVU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T983 KVU, 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 T983 KVU registered?

T983 KVU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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