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T178 RPB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

257,203 mi
Last recorded257,203 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 RPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 257,203 miles

Front Bulkhead Corroded Under Windscreen

Front N/S & O/S DOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT BOTTOM

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 257,154 miles

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door heavily corroded (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed close to brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside bulk head corroded and holed at top

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 250,744 miles

Both rear upper shock absorbers attachments have slight play

Engine has a slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint has slight play

Rear prop shaft sliding joint has slight play

Transfer box has a slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2023 243,639 miles

Transferbox has slight oil leak

Bulkhead has slight corroshion

Engine has slight oil leak

Fuel filter head corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 234,968 miles

A frame ball joint has slight play

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 234,968 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake drum insecure Handbrake (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A frame ball joint has slight play

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 225,344 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 207,216 miles

All tyre slightly perished

Both front swivel balls leaking

Fuel filter head corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner wall

Offside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2019 207,215 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyre slightly perished

Both front swivel balls leaking

Fuel filter head corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner wall

Offside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear step insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2018 191,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 191,123 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak engine ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of rear ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 176,832 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 164,137 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken at rear

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 164,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken at rear

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 143,394 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 143,391 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 138,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 138,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 129,167 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 116,607 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 116,606 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

gearbox leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 106,440 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 100,066 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 81,507 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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T178 RPB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T178 RPB, 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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T178 RPB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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