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T233 VAP

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

77,435 mi
Last recorded77,435 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 VAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,435 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,350 miles

coolant low

Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,717 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 74,709 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,431 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper corner missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back cross panel rusted( tow bar attached) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Suspect near side lower radiator ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 70,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper corner missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back cross panel rusted( tow bar attached) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Suspect near side lower radiator ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Washer jets loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,315 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,358 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 60,353 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking Engine compartment (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriated (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,429 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,467 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 50,485 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,225 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,225 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,240 miles

ladder nearly obstructing number plate.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 34,240 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

ladder nearly obstructing number plate.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,229 miles

rear centre seat back missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 34,199 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 332,111 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 32,111 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,886 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 27,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T233 VAP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T233 VAP, 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 T233 VAP registered?

T233 VAP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T233 VAP safe to buy?

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