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M26 LGT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,601 mi
Last recorded155,601 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 LGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 155,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 150,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 148,960 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 148,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 148,618 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 148,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 143,187 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 143,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear door corroded

n/s/f bulkhead corroded but not load bearing area

Pass 2 Apr 2013 135,418 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 136,518 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front propshaft rear joint worn to excess DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2012 129,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 122,126 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 115,516 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 115,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,025 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 101,025 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 95,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 90,562 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 90,554 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M26 LGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M26 LGT, 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 M26 LGT registered?

M26 LGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is M26 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 LGT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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