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T202 LJW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

176,202 mi
Last recorded176,202 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT202 LJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 176,202 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rods both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 176,057 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 176,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 175,916 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar s both sides to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 175,828 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 175,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 171,374 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 171,367 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 167,304 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 167,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes low effort

Pass 17 Dec 2018 164,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 164,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and member assemble (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 152,685 miles

both rear tyres becoming low & perished

vehicle fully under sealed

Pass 1 Nov 2016 150,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 150,226 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 141,927 miles

Casing missing from offside seatbelt stalk

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,927 miles

Casing missing from offside seatbelt stalk

Pass 6 Feb 2014 133,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 133,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,851 miles

Drivers seatbelt catch casing adrift

Parking brake warning lamp staying on

Fail 31 Jan 2013 121,851 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Drivers seatbelt catch casing adrift

High level Brake lamp inoperative

Parking brake warning lamp staying on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,822 miles

o/s/r inner disc corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 113,113 miles

o/s/r brake disc inner face rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2010 109,734 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 106,872 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 103,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 100,250 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 100,250 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 95,202 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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T202 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T202 LJW, 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 T202 LJW registered?

T202 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T202 LJW shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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