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T209 TEJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,276 mi
Last recorded204,276 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 TEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 204,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 201,318 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 198,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 195,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 191,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 187,107 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 184,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 181,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 173,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 166,716 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 166,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 160,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassi corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 151,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 136,927 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

condition of reversing lamp lens

Fail 8 Apr 2013 136,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

condition of reversing lamp lens

t/c light on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,850 miles

condition of n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f suspension tower

rear wiper blade

reverseing lihgt lens

Fail 24 Feb 2012 127,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

condition of n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f suspension tower

rear wiper blade

reverseing lihgt lens

Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,687 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 120,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 110,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 101,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 931,878 miles

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

o/s front king pin s;ight play

Fail 31 Jan 2007 84,585 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 84,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 73,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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T209 TEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T209 TEJ, 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 T209 TEJ registered?

T209 TEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T209 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T209 TEJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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