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T30 CRO

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,182 mi
Last recorded94,182 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 CRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 94,182 miles

Battery box is holed and corroded.

Multiple chassis welded repairs ,coverd in underseal difficult to inspect,the quality of the repais.

Fail 14 Aug 2026 94,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mounting at chassis - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mounting at chassis - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 91,892 miles

corrosion to nearside front & offside front floor area's

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear cross-member

general corrosion to nearside & offside chassis area's

Fail 27 Aug 2024 91,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached marked with chalk (found with vehicle on hard standing & steering being shaken) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis x2 - marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under side of cross-member (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (trailing arm mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside front & offside front floor area's

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear cross-member

general corrosion to nearside & offside chassis area's

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bush (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear upper A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2023 90,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bush (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear upper A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2022 88,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,609 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded

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

Off side front inner wheel arch corroded & rusty

Off side head lamp glass damaged

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

Rear differential pivot joint corroded & dust cover perished

Slight oil weep from rear differential sill

Slight play in near side & off side rear wheel bearings

Vehicle under body / chassis generally corroded & rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,914 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 148,747 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,770 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,498 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak nearside front axle seal

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle steady bar X2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from nearside front axle seal

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,986 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,617 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside & nearside front axle swivel seal securing plates corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 84,719 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,991 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside rear brake disc backplates missing

offside front & rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 1 May 2013 82,735 miles

nearside front axle swivel housing slight leak

offside front & rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front & rear suspension bump stops missing

slight leak from nearside front axle swivel housing

slight wear in rear propshaft joint

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,604 miles

offside & nearside front swivel housing seal rings corroded

offside front & rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear brake caliper corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,246 miles

nearside rear seatbelt webbing cut

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,241 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear seatbelt webbing cut

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,050 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 79,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,040 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 79,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,183 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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T30 CRO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T30 CRO, 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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T30 CRO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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