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T118 WCS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,245 mi
Last recorded2,245 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 WCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 2,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 20,123 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 17,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 1,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 1,347 miles

Nearside side step corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 1,143 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 834 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 40,365 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 40,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,000 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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T118 WCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T118 WCS, 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 T118 WCS registered?

T118 WCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T118 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T118 WCS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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