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T323 SKH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

123,906 mi
Last recorded123,906 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT323 SKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 123,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel filter area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle tie rod bushes (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 120,852 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,986 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front outrigger corroded - outside any 12" area

Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,148 miles

offside front outrigger corroded - out side any prescribed area

Fail 19 Sep 2023 112,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside front outrigger corroded - out side any prescribed area

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,844 miles

Offside front outrigger corroded - Outside any prescribed area

Fail 14 Sep 2022 107,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop, Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside front outrigger corroded - Outside any prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,813 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside & Offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside & Offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 93,755 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Upper joint (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear chassis leg, at rear trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 88,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle 'A Frame' joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Rear axle 'A Frame' joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,096 miles

All four tyres cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside front at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 84,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at upper spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

All four tyres cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside front at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,984 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Fail 10 Nov 2016 79,923 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside Rear body mounting - Within 12" of Rear trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front outrigger - Within 12" of anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Rear body mounting - Within 12" of Rear trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear 'A Frame' joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside of rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside rear chassis leg holed (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside rear crossmember holed (6.6.6)

All four tyres starting to crack

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Rear exhaust section front flange heavily corroded - No exhaust leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,734 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Both rear chassis legs wearing thin

Nearside front outrigger starting to corrode

Nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,295 miles

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 69,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f outriger/body mounting

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,029 miles

rear crossmember starting to rust/corrode not within 12" of any components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 63,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear crossmember starting to rust/corrode not within 12" of any components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front swivel oil seals weeping

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

rear crossmember holed outside any 12" area

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,133 miles

both front swivel oil seals weeping

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

rear crossmember holed outside any 12" area

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,082 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,108 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,108 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,200 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 44,171 miles

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,816 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,971 miles

NEARSIDE WIPERBLADE SPLIT

STEERING DAMPER RUBBER MOUNTING BUSH BECOMING WORN

Pass 9 Aug 2005 35,005 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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T323 SKH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 T323 SKH, 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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T323 SKH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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