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T181 CSA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 CSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 68,921 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front axle corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places at chassis offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 27 Mar 2026 68,910 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front axle corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places at chassis offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust corroded front to read

Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,228 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear seat belt prescribed areas corroded but not excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis outriggers at body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside rear chassis out riggers corroded at rear body mounts overall security not considered excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 68,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear seat belt prescribed areas corroded but not excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis outriggers at body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside rear chassis out riggers corroded at rear body mounts overall security not considered excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,652 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper/chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under sealed unable to fully inspect components

Fail 22 Mar 2024 67,651 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper/chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under sealed unable to fully inspect components

Fail 7 Feb 2024 67,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,392 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 67,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 66,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 66,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 66,534 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,467 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter housing looks slightly damp but no leaks apparent

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,679 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 65,679 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,612 miles

Oil leak gear box area ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 64,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gear box area ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight coolant leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 62,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,260 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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T181 CSA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T181 CSA, 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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T181 CSA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T181 CSA shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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