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T116 AOJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,942 mi
Last recorded120,942 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 AOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,942 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 120,942 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 118,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,723 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,649 miles

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake caliper brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 111,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers dont park (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake caliper brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,214 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2015 108,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,226 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,213 miles

front discs coroding

rear discs coroding

Fail 1 Nov 2010 79,211 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

drop arm balljoint gaiter split

front discs coroding

rear discs coroding

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,989 miles

steering damper o/s bush worn

Pass 11 Sep 2006 72,039 miles

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

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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T116 AOJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T116 AOJ, 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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T116 AOJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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