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T324 NEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

101,427 mi
Last recorded101,427 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT324 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 101,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 99,460 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 96,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,994 miles

Body corrosion on underside- Offside rear body mount corroded

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps illuminate when position lamps turned on

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 92,994 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to excessively corroded spring front mount (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Body corrosion on underside- Offside rear body mount corroded

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps illuminate when position lamps turned on

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,007 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle "steady" bar bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General light corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,953 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 85,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 85,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper housing severely corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis holed at lower towbar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside and nearside rear axle tie bar front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area within 30 cm of nearside rear shock absorber top mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 80,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension rod rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension rod rubber bush deteriorated

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 80,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear suspension rod rubber bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension rod rubber bush deteriorated

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from master cyl to valve block under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,206 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sevo/master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from master cyl to valve block under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,196 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak rear axle ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak rear axle ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,812 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,908 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 64,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,365 miles

bonnet release/locking mechanisim very stiff /siezed . attention advised

Fail 20 Jun 2012 51,365 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release/locking mechanisim very stiff /siezed . attention advised

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,458 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 42,212 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,212 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,479 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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T324 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T324 NEC, 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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T324 NEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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