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T164 ATD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,746 mi
Last recorded150,746 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 ATD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 150,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 149,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 147,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 142,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 142,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front suspension components corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear suspension components corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 142,157 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 141,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 140,945 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2019 140,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 140,126 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 139,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 136,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 134,929 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 134,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 132,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 129,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 126,257 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 122,017 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 112,070 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 95,538 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Aug 2008 95,538 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,776 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,996 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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T164 ATD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc 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 T164 ATD, 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 T164 ATD registered?

T164 ATD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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