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T30 NUN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

265,846 mi
Last recorded265,846 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 NUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 265,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 259,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 259,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 250,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 250,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 240,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 227,657 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 227,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 216,120 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 216,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 204,149 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light broken

service brake performance only just met

Fail 13 Mar 2020 204,149 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reverse light broken

service brake performance only just met

Pass 18 Mar 2019 191,909 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

front number plate held on by cable ties

reverse light broken

Fail 18 Mar 2019 191,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

front number plate held on by cable ties

reverse light broken

Pass 15 Mar 2018 180,995 miles

Drivers seat in poor condition

signs of tyre contact on front radius arms

Fail 12 Mar 2018 180,995 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2017 170,103 miles

Offside rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pedal rubbers worn

Rear A frame suspension component offside bush wearing but no excessive movement detected

Various oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 17 Mar 2017 170,072 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pedal rubbers worn

Rear A frame suspension component offside bush wearing but no excessive movement detected

Various oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2016 157,711 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside A frame pin /bush wearing

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre low on tread

Offside panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing

Slight corrosion underbody

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 19 Feb 2016 157,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside A frame pin /bush wearing

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre low on tread

Offside panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing

Slight corrosion underbody

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2015 146,348 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 146,346 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 134,862 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 134,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 129,129 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft is missing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 121,022 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,416 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,617 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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T30 NUN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NUN, 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 NUN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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