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T138 DWL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,930 mi
Last recorded58,930 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 DWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 58,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,937 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 46,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 46,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 46,039 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 46,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,571 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,310 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,341 miles

nearside washer jet not working; handbrake needs adjusting ;slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint;

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,758 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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T138 DWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 T138 DWL, 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 T138 DWL registered?

T138 DWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T138 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T138 DWL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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