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T13 ROV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 ROV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,490 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 131,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 128,613 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 127,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 126,229 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,570 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,194 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,334 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,815 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs becoming pitted

both rear door shuts below seatbelt mount points have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

both rear door shuts, below rear seatbelt mount points ahve slight corrosion

front brake discs becoming pitted/corroded

front brake pads becoming worn

rear brake discs becoming pitted/corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

drivers seat back is slightly damaged/twisted

front brake discs/pads are becoming pitted/worn

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2016 107,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

drivers seat back is slightly damaged/twisted

front brake discs/pads are becoming pitted/worn

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,986 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

all brake discs/pads becoming pitted/worn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 106,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake discs/pads becoming pitted/worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,300 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,697 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,301 miles

oil leaking from engine gear box and transfer box

Fail 16 Nov 2009 81,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaking from engine gear box and transfer box

rear tyres are perrished

Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,892 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 77,888 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear propshaft is loose

Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,862 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 67,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 67,782 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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T13 ROV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T13 ROV, 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 T13 ROV registered?

T13 ROV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T13 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T13 ROV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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