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T105 AWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 123,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 120,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 119,213 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

seat belt webbing slightly damaged nsf/osf

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,071 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf nsf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2020 116,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 114,259 miles

osf seat belt slight fraying

Pass 9 Jun 2018 110,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 106,076 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 106,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,266 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,705 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 97,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,017 miles

owner advised that clocks had been replaced with second hand unit due to faulty speedo

Fail 6 Jan 2014 94,016 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 189,013 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 177,973 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 177,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 164,496 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 164,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 152,773 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 141,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 138,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 132,500 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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T105 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T105 AWW, 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 T105 AWW registered?

T105 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T105 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T105 AWW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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