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T122 AWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 147,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 142,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 126,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 110,237 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 106,872 miles

Offside Front outer door knob sticking

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 104,875 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 104,875 miles

Upper Headlamp aim too low Both Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,818 miles

offside mirror cracked

rear discs worn

shock mounts rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2015 102,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis behind cross member (6.6.6)

rear cross member rusty

rear discs worn

shock mounts rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,480 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,168 miles

centre crossmember rusty

front metal brake pipes rusty

nearside front chassis rusty

offside mirrior cracked

rear chassis rusty

rear crossmember rusty and where it attachs to chassis

rear discs pitted

rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear tiebar bushes worn

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre crossmember rusty

front metal brake pipes rusty

nearside front chassis rusty

offside mirrior cracked

rear chassis rusty

rear crossmember rusty and where it attachs to chassis

rear discs pitted

rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear tiebar bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,200 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

chassis middle and rear rusty and flaking

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,663 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,663 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,663 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,220 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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T122 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T122 AWW, 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 T122 AWW registered?

T122 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T122 AWW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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