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T196 XYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

136,885 mi
Last recorded136,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 136,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 136,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 136,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 136,873 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 136,873 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 136,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near / behind suspension spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm boot /cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment steering UJ not fitted correctly (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 134,702 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 134,702 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,965 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,679 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 122,679 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 115,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,747 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes are worn !

radiator has a small leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 106,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes are worn !

oil level is low

radiator has a small leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside shock absorber housing corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,585 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside shock absorber housing corroded

offside front shock absorber housing corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,066 miles

rear of vehicle chassis rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2011 90,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear of vehicle chassis rusty

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil level low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

lower drivers door hinge worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 80,654 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

front discs worn

lower drivers door hinge worn

Pass 7 May 2009 69,212 miles

very slight leak to power steering box

Fail 2 May 2009 69,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

very slight leak to power steering box

Pass 15 May 2008 62,629 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 62,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2007 57,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 57,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 52,431 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 XYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 T196 XYA, 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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T196 XYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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