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T164 MCA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,262 mi
Last recorded109,262 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 MCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 101,634 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 101,534 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 101,398 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,199 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,237 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 95,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71mm (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to the underside of vehicle

power steering box damp

Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,027 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,003 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Obstruction caused by wiper blade not parking in correct position (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Obstruction caused by wiper blade not parking in correct position (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear, Inner Edge ON 2.04 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,220 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 115,982 miles

hole in drivers footwell not within prescribed area

Fail 16 Dec 2008 115,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

hole in drivers footwell not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2006 107,608 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 MCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T164 MCA, 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 MCA registered?

T164 MCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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