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T196 UCF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,189 mi
Last recorded84,189 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 UCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,189 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 84,189 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,053 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 84,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 83,853 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 83,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,382 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 83,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs module (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,729 miles

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

advise rear axle ball joint gaiter deteriorated.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 82,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from rear of cylinder head area, (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

advise rear axle ball joint gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,533 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 81,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 Plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter/housing damp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,532 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside of rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Outer face of NSR chassis at crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear of offside chassis at rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,307 miles

Both Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

Front and Rear Coil Springs Corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,137 miles

exhaust system deteriated

front springs rusty

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,052 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S and N/S (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,294 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,263 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,342 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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T196 UCF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T196 UCF, 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 T196 UCF registered?

T196 UCF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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