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T302 BSS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

162,992 mi
Last recorded162,992 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 BSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 162,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage has not cover on

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad loose in carrier

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 158,856 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 154,773 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 151,381 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 151,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,710 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 140,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/s bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 130,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 130,924 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 127,148 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 127,148 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (8.2.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,079 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,046 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount on axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 121,593 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 113,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,489 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,841 miles

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

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

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

all four b/discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,423 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 104,575 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 104,575 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,173 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 95,173 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 86,253 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 76,819 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 76,819 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T302 BSS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T302 BSS, 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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T302 BSS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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