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T109 AKN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

166,979 mi
Last recorded166,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 AKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 166,979 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 166,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 162,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 157,718 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 157,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 148,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 141,253 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 141,242 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 129,799 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 119,806 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 119,806 miles

Brake drum contaminated handbrake (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) Arm insecure on steering box (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,678 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 106,678 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure nut seems to be loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak around brake drum

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside front wiper blade is split

Fail 14 Aug 2015 73,488 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front wiper blade is split

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,090 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

lower rear door corroded

offside front lower steering arm bush slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2012
Fail 10 Aug 2012 158,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 158,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

cover missing on drivers seatbelt stalk

Pass 17 Sep 2010 147,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 147,169 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 147,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 119,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

good service

Pass 12 May 2006 84,342 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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T109 AKN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T109 AKN, 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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T109 AKN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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