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T308 SDS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,693 mi
Last recorded104,693 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 SDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel leaking

Offside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear differential has a lot of play

Reverse light inoperative

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR and OSR perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 104,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mounting and chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel leaking

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear differential has a lot of play

Reverse lamp inoperative

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 103,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff/prop oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush deteriorated.

Steering damper bush deteriorated.

Fail 5 Nov 2024 103,752 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff/prop oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush deteriorated.

Steering damper bush deteriorated.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,782 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,295 miles

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

Nearside front swivel housing leaking grease

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 102,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside front swivel housing leaking grease

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,854 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle wax oiled.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,649 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 101,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering damper bush deteriorated

General corrosion to chassis

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,807 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 100,798 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Leak at Fuel filter head area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover perished and split in two (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Support bracket corroded and broken off at connection with flexible hose- Advise attention (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie rod bush perished and splitting at connection with chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,192 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 100,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blade not clearing the screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,338 miles

Excessive mud under vehicle preventing corrosion assessment in parts

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near to lower suspension components (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near to lower suspension components (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Excessive mud under vehicle preventing corrosion assessment in parts

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near to lower suspension components (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also not in fastenings but still secure (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near to lower suspension components (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,548 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 91,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,332 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,786 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,677 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 57,332 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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T308 SDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T308 SDS, 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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T308 SDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1999.

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