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T2 HDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

114,327 mi
Last recorded114,327 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 HDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 114,327 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 114,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear part of outrigger holed /corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 113,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 113,954 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 109,885 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 109,881 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis lower part. Holed and weak (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements All lights not working. Headlights .rear fog lights (4.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component likely to become detached Side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached Mud flap hanger corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,149 miles

Both sides door steps corroded and in poor condition

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 109,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber tower/cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Both sides door steps corroded and in poor condition

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 108,161 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 108,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 108,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,727 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 107,715 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 105,923 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2016 103,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shocker bushes starting to split

Offside Front Lower Shocker bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,420 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 100,360 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,965 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak from rear diff oil seal?.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 97,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak from rear diff oil seal?.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,328 miles

both front disc slightly score

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,808 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 93,807 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 92,652 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 92,652 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 89,952 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 88,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 86,687 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)

Pass 4 May 2006 84,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 84,996 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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T2 HDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc 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 T2 HDL, 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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T2 HDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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