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T109 MOF

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

255,740 mi
Last recorded255,740 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 MOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 255,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 255,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 231,092 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 217,366 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 217,339 miles

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))

Driver's seat with a defective structure Drivers seat pad foam absent (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure Mountings missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bushes in axle worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Anti roll bar link arm bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm bushes in axle worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear axle stabiliser ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers not clearing complete screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Dashboard insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2020 197,984 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 167,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 167,210 miles

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 165,373 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f indicator smashed

Pass 13 Apr 2017 161,395 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 161,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable track bar bent and rubbing (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play off steering box pitman arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play off steering box pitman arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 155,439 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering damper o/s bush worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 155,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering damper o/s bush worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 143,173 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 143,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 137,641 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 137,641 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 128,783 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 128,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,927 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,122 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

long hand brake travel

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,347 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 MOF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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