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T116 BWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,781 mi
Last recorded156,781 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 BWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 156,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 155,830 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 155,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 151,683 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal general vehicle underbody undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 143,709 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal general vehicle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 143,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal general vehicle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 135,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front pitman (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 135,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal failed. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front pitman (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 130,294 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 130,294 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Cracked (1.1.3 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective No key (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside of rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Loose on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Swivel ball corroded seal leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake performance very low

Pass 20 May 2019 126,252 miles

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 123,927 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 123,927 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 123,199 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,184 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt clasp not locking (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour needs new lens (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour needs new lens (1.1.A.3e)

reverse light not working

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

oil leak on front axle

oil leak on gearbox

rear cross member holed in 2 places and corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,528 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 116,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pad material breaking up advise replace as soon as possible

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,708 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 113,675 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,828 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 98,585 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,734 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 93,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,843 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 87,843 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 80,738 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,949 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 73,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 BWW 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 62.5%.

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 T116 BWW, 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 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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