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T102 LCJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,487 mi
Last recorded115,487 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT102 LCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 115,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight oil leak to n/s/f hub

Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 112,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,137 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 110,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,215 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 102,202 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear x member corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Rear axle bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,811 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface corrosion but solid at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,857 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 99,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s front to rear pipe corroded to excess at rear flexi point (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 96,620 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,811 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 859,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,253 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 685,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear tyre has cuts no cords visible

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,888 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,105 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight wear in steering damper rubber bush

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,914 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2007 38,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,948 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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T102 LCJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T102 LCJ, 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 T102 LCJ registered?

T102 LCJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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