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T154 GBT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,976 mi
Last recorded142,976 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 GBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 142,976 miles

Exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2025 142,183 miles

rear of nearside side step bars corroded away

rear of offside side step bars corroded away

Fail 1 Jul 2025 142,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear of nearside side step bars corroded away

rear of offside side step bars corroded away

Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,711 miles

Nearside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings

Offside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings

Fail 10 Nov 2023 141,711 miles

Nearside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings

Offside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 139,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 138,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling axle on lock (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,720 miles

Oil leak oil leak from automatic transmission cooler

Oil leak oil leak from from engine

Oil leak oil leak from gear box , rear crank seal area

Oil leak oil leak from transfer box

Fail 10 Jan 2017

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak oil leak from automatic transmission cooler

Oil leak oil leak from from engine

Oil leak oil leak from gear box , rear crank seal area

Oil leak oil leak from transfer box

Pass 29 Jan 2016 132,211 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 132,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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 GBT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T154 GBT, 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 GBT registered?

T154 GBT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T154 GBT safe to buy?

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