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T319 XAX

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

110,037 mi
Last recorded110,037 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT319 XAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 110,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 110,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,978 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 109,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,837 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 109,802 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,756 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,740 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 101,596 miles

Front bull bar/light bar not very well secured, although not loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front swivel housing area damp with oil

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 101,596 miles

Front bull bar/light bar not very well secured, although not loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front swivel housing area damp with oil

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 95,561 miles

Damp around steering box drop arm

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hissing sound from engine coolant expansion reservoir, suggesting possible head gasket fault

Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,561 miles

Damp around steering box drop arm

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hissing sound from engine coolant expansion reservoir, suggesting possible head gasket fault

Pass 23 Jul 2009 90,356 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 90,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,805 miles

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

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

Nearside swivel housing area damp with oil

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 86,805 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside swivel housing area damp with oil

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Reverse light damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,423 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 84,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,149 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 77,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2005 67,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 67,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear door window missing plastic brown sheets taped over window

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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T319 XAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 T319 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.

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What year was T319 XAX registered?

T319 XAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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