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T198 TBD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 TBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 110,889 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2026 110,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,230 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,618 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,092 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tie rod mount corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump making a noise.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,313 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 94,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on axle fouling fuel tank. PRS (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Windscreen wiper switch is faulty. Intermittent.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,263 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 85,771 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users and other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering drop arm as marked. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,494 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radius arm mount area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,696 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)

underside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / under seal

Fail 3 Jan 2018 73,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing centre joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis , several places both inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)

underside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / under seal

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,461 miles

BOTH FRONT TURRETS RUSTING

FRONT BUMPER RUSTING

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,215 miles

front bumper rusting

offside front shocker turret rusting

offside rear chassis rusting

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 57,446 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear crossmember rusting

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,309 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 51,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,476 miles

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,623 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,623 miles

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

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

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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T198 TBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T198 TBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T198 TBD registered?

T198 TBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T198 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T198 TBD shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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