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T308 VEU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,190 mi
Last recorded100,190 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 VEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 100,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 99,543 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 99,521 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis near rear tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,411 miles

Areas of vehicle chassis have been repaired and sealed.

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 98,364 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,788 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 97,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,685 miles

O/S/F + N/S/F corrosion around mud flap and body mounting

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,060 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 93,052 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Diesel leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,561 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,353 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 79,292 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 79,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 77,190 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 77,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,681 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 62,960 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,960 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 529,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,007 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 43,007 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front prop shaft uj badly worn

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 VEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 T308 VEU, 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 T308 VEU registered?

T308 VEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T308 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 VEU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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