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T318 SDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

268,595 mi
Last recorded268,595 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 268,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 268,595 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 265,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 263,060 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 263,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 258,549 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 258,549 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 256,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 255,221 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 255,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 249,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 240,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion both out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 232,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 232,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 225,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 215,011 miles

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

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 204,963 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2012 204,952 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 190,582 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 190,220 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Bad oil leak from engine

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 171,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 170,062 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 150,037 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 150,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 131,461 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 131,263 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 121,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 116,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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T318 SDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T318 SDV, 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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What year was T318 SDV registered?

T318 SDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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