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T33 SHN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 SHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 75,298 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose going to clutch slave cylinder (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,686 miles

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

underbody and chassis is covered in paint

Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,904 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 61,921 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,711 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,711 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 52,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2014 48,440 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 6 May 2014 48,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front tyres perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,856 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,959 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Mar 2006 43,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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T33 SHN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 T33 SHN, 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 T33 SHN registered?

T33 SHN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T33 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T33 SHN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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