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T289 TOV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,884 mi
Last recorded132,884 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 TOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 132,884 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 131,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 129,701 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 128,161 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR UJ ON FRONT PROP (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 124,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 116,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,990 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 115,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,146 miles

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

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

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,146 miles

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

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,270 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,270 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 18 Mar 2010 87,503 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 87,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,614 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,242 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 56,277 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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T289 TOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T289 TOV, 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 T289 TOV registered?

T289 TOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T289 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 TOV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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