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T328 EAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,359 mi
Last recorded64,359 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT328 EAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,294 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,088 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 62,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,963 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 61,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,801 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 60,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 59,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 580,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2012 56,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,703 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 55,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 54,325 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,295 miles

front washer jet loose

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,702 miles

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

both front & o/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,299 miles

Offside Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front propshaft rear uj worn

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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T328 EAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T328 EAF, 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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T328 EAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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