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T154 BGB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 BGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 158,754 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 156,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,024 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 148,802 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 148,764 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to major fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to be tested due to major fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel constantly dripping from bottom of engine/bell house when car is running. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering damper bush has play at mounting point.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 144,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 141,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive centre of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 131,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 122,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 112,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 109,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 105,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 103,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 99,210 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,849 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,843 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 83,392 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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T154 BGB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T154 BGB, 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 T154 BGB registered?

T154 BGB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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