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T114 MLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,279 mi
Last recorded128,279 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 MLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 128,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 124,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 123,465 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 123,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,608 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 118,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 115,099 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

unable to inspect rear seats and belts due to area unacessible

Fail 18 May 2018 115,093 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

unable to inspect rear seats and belts due to area unacessible

Pass 15 May 2017 109,634 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly torn and not clearing

Fail 3 May 2017 109,620 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery support tray (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at tow bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wiper slightly torn and not clearing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,245 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 109,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear axle lower tie bar front mounting prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting at bracket onto crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting at bracket onto crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,223 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight dapness at near side front hub

slight dapness at offside front hub

Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,344 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 977,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,067 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 93,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,182 miles

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)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

slight dampness at steering box-may be leaking slightly

wiper travel restricted and not parking completely at bottom of screen

Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,360 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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T114 MLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T114 MLS, 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 T114 MLS registered?

T114 MLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T114 MLS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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