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T348 AJF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

158,326 mi
Last recorded158,326 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT348 AJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 158,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Bonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing corroded

Nearside Front Wheel hub inner oil seal leaking

Offside Front Body: mounting fixing corroded

Offside Front Wheel hub inner oil seal leaking

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 158,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 158,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,123 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 157,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 157,094 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 155,955 miles

both front hub seals are leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2022 155,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

both front hub seals are leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2021 155,924 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member ns/os upper / centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front /centre as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front centre as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 154,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 153,006 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 152,987 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front footwell corrosion near body mount

Pass 22 May 2017 151,450 miles

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

Suspension bushes deteriorating.

Fail 18 May 2017 151,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

Suspension bushes deteriorating.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 149,821 miles

NSF door outer handle slight damage.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 147,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 147,393 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,874 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 143,874 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 141,039 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 141,036 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 133,953 miles

HEADLIGHT LENSES CORRODED

PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Pass 25 May 2010 131,122 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Fail 24 May 2010 131,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 10 Mar 2009 128,051 miles

both rear axle bump stops are missing

engine seems to have a slight misfire, [smoke test was high but passable]

front radius arm bushes are worn

nearside front door lock mechanism is faulty

offside front seat belt webbing is heavily marked

offside front sidelight cover is broken

park brake lever has very long travel

rear cross member and rear chassis rails are showing corrosion

rear tie bar bushes are delaminating

screw in offside front tire

slight blow center silencer, exhaust outlet pipe mostly corroded away, system in poor condition

slight lift in nearside front track rod end

steering damper bushes are worn

very slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2009 128,051 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear axle bump stops are missing

engine seems to have a slight misfire, [smoke test was high but passable]

front radius arm bushes are worn

nearside front door lock mechanism is faulty

offside front seat belt webbing is heavily marked

offside front sidelight cover is broken

park brake lever has very long travel

rear cross member and rear chassis rails are showing corrosion

rear tie bar bushes are delaminating

screw in offside front tire

slight blow center silencer, exhaust outlet pipe mostly corroded away, system in poor condition

slight lift in nearside front track rod end

steering damper bushes are worn

very slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

Pass 9 Apr 2008 123,433 miles

brake pedal has long travel but comes up ok on brake rolling road test

exhaust system in very poor condition, tailpipe end is missing

initial smoke test was high

nearside rear axle bump stop is missing

offside front seat belt webbing and seat belt buckle are in poor condition

stone hole in offside front headlamp, nearside front headlamp is sitting back further than offside but beams are ok

Fail 3 Apr 2008 123,430 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

brake pedal has long travel but comes up ok on brake rolling road test

exhaust system in very poor condition, tailpipe end is missing

initial smoke test was high

nearside rear axle bump stop is missing

offside front seat belt webbing and seat belt buckle are in poor condition

stone hole in offside front headlamp, nearside front headlamp is sitting back further than offside but beams are ok

Pass 18 Sep 2007 123,390 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs are in poor condition

nearside door hard to operate

stone chips in front windscreen

underside and rear of vehicle is corroded in general

Fail 14 Sep 2007 123,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

bonnet sound deadening pad about to drop into engine bay

brake fluid level is low

exhaust system in poor condition, outlet pipe partly missing

front brake discs are in poor condition

interior rear view mirror is missing

nearside door is hard to shut and difficult to open from inside vehicle

rear of vehicle corroded in general

stonr chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2006 116,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 116,721 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T348 AJF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 T348 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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T348 AJF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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