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T269 VPP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 VPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 105,674 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 105,563 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union rotted away (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre body support crossmember rotted away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in nearside rear chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front chassis out rigger rotted away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmeber rotted through back face nearside and weakened offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all door frames heavily corroded but secure

front to rear brake pipe loose but not insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,471 miles

Central Rear body to chassis support corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front radius arm bushes slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2024 102,910 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f steering bush on damper worn

Pass 17 Aug 2022 98,002 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,996 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre misshapen on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on edges

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 84,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre misshapen on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on edges

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,772 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 79,736 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,239 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,239 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,171 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,170 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,736 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25mm

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25mm

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside 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 Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,362 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,450 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 302,633 miles

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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T269 VPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T269 VPP, 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 T269 VPP registered?

T269 VPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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