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T294 UHH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 UHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 117,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 117,759 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,029 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 117,011 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 116,604 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank insecure tank support rusted away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,430 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 115,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 114,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,253 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 110,248 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,254 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 108,248 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre very perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 106,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,034 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,795 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 101,764 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,099 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,099 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,800 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 86,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,607 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,365 miles

hub oil seal leaking offside front

Fail 23 Jul 2008 68,365 miles

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

hub oil seal leaking offside front

Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,850 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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T294 UHH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 T294 UHH, 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 T294 UHH registered?

T294 UHH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T294 UHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T294 UHH shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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