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T15 GBB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,962 mi
Last recorded127,962 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 GBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 127,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 124,448 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 113,168 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 110,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 107,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,673 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 103,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/S/F Tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in the middle

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Axle ball joint is slightly leaking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Oil level is low

Parking brake light doesn't illuminate

Fail 6 May 2015 99,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 99,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 May 2014 94,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 94,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,865 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,871 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,867 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 74,816 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,584 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,916 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner side.

slight leak from tracter unit o/s/f.

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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T15 GBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T15 GBB, 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 T15 GBB registered?

T15 GBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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