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T327 AJF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

148,717 mi
Last recorded148,717 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT327 AJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 148,717 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 142,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 133,768 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 123,914 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 117,676 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 114,541 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 114,541 miles

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,815 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,856 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 71,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 67,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,881 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2010 50,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,768 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,200 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,139 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,906 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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T327 AJF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T327 AJF, 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 T327 AJF registered?

T327 AJF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T327 AJF safe to buy?

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