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T228 TEJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,408 mi
Last recorded146,408 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 TEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 146,408 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 146,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,330 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 130,401 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 130,390 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,772 miles

Front Bumper, inside has moderate corrosion. Secure at time of test.

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside bush. Panhard Rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Moderate corrosion through out whole of chassis. Meets criteria at time of test.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 124,761 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Near & Offside, axle Radius Arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Near & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Bumper, inside has moderate corrosion. Secure at time of test.

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside bush. Panhard Rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Moderate corrosion through out whole of chassis. Meets criteria at time of test.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,437 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 30mm damage, meets criteria at the time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,685 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 113,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,558 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,613 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 103,603 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking No 4 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 99,023 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake efficiency 50%. Rear brakes may require adjustments/repairs

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,336 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,336 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,950 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,092 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,143 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 74,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,343 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front prop-shaft rear universal joint has slight play

rear prop-shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2011 70,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front prop-shaft rear universal joint has slight play

rear prop-shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,678 miles

Slight deterioration in front axle lateral tie bar bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2008 53,462 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,462 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,525 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 47,516 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 40,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T228 TEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T228 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.

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T228 TEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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