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T112 NCS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT112 NCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 118,518 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis condition poor around suspension/steering mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 118,518 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis condition poor around suspension/steering mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 117,606 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner upper bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner upper bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery box excessively corroded/holed (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner upper bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner upper bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,631 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive off side front axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mountings on front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mountings on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 116,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower side frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember & inner chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower side frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember & inner chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper excessively corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mountings on axle casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mountings on axle casing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar assembly (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 115,495 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Towbar assembly (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 115,491 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Nearside front brake hose ferrule failed (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake lining(s) contaminated Parking brake on transfer box (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Footwell/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Footwell/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Failed during test (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 114,395 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wheel arch liners heavily corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel slightly damp

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs but n/s heavily pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "a" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play worn slightly in joint and splines (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis starting to corrode in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper heavily corroded, sidesteps heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 114,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wheel arch liners heavily corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel slightly damp

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs but n/s heavily pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "a" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play worn slightly in joint and splines (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis starting to corrode in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper heavily corroded, sidesteps heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,270 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,270 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Panard rod mounting excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 112,061 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 112,038 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,977 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 108,977 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,990 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 104,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle/bracket/broken (7.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,515 miles

corrosion/at/battery/box

o/s/f/bump/stop/missing

Fail 2 Jul 2014 100,515 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

corrosion/at/battery/box

o/s/f/bump/stop/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/front bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2012 95,778 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 95,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s front bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 90,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T112 NCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T112 NCS, 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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T112 NCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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