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T111 BLE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,609 mi
Last recorded11,609 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 BLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 11,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 11,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 11,512 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 11,165 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 10,788 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 10,716 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 10,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 10,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 10,367 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 10,316 miles

Center exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Oil filter corroded

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

Rear discs slightley corroded on inner face

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 19 Oct 2018 10,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Center balljoint to axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Center exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Oil filter corroded

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

Rear discs slightley corroded on inner face

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Oct 2017 10,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 10,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 9,591 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2014 8,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 8,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 7,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 6,949 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 6,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 5,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 5,117 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,384 miles

steering damper bush slight play

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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T111 BLE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T111 BLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T111 BLE registered?

T111 BLE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T111 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T111 BLE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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