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T308 XAX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

129,139 mi
Last recorded129,139 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 XAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 129,139 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged front centre seat belt stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,064 miles

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 124,174 miles

Front propshaft universal joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, pinion shaft has a slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner hub seal is seeping oil

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but still operating correctly (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pinion shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 121,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 115,677 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,964 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 109,960 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,196 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 101,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 97,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,684 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,730 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 80,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 705,022 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,479 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,236 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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T308 XAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

T308 XAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T308 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 XAX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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