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T138 STA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

108,171 mi
Last recorded108,171 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 108,171 miles

ENGINR OIL LEAK

Fail 12 Aug 2026 108,160 miles

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

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS TO OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINR OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,250 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 107,244 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front hub sphere slight oil leak

all four wheels protrude the vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,392 miles

Nearside Front outrigger holed

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in nsf swivvel joint

Fail 8 Feb 2023 105,392 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front outrigger holed

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in nsf swivvel joint

Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,940 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak

n/s/f outrigger holed

Fail 10 Feb 2022 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak

n/s/f outrigger holed

Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,083 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,168 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 94,168 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member outer face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,665 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 856,128 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at front of cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,442 miles

general under body corrosion

minor misting of oil from front and rear diffs

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,665 miles

Rear both tyres perished

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2016 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger x2 patches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger x5 patches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear both tyres perished

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,268 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 29 May 2015 79,264 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 May 2014 78,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all out riggers corroded

general underbody corrosion

intercooler deteriated

recently wax oiled

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

general under body corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2013 75,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general under body corrosion

switch button for windscreen washers missing but still able to operate

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 May 2012 72,686 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 72,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,005 miles

Both Sides Front Lower Suspension Arms Front Bushes Worn.

Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded @ Union conections To Flexable Hoses.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 64,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 58,487 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 58,478 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 52,956 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 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T138 STA, 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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T138 STA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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