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T349 SDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

39,734 mi
Last recorded39,734 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 SDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 39,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fire wall / bulk head holed by corrosion in multiple areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear electrical wiring light damage

Pass 8 Feb 2024 39,260 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,633 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 37,607 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing n/s/f.x2 o/s/f, (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f.n/s/r. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 36,034 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prescribed area repairs heavily under sealed.

Fail 12 Jan 2021 36,034 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Upper and lower. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Upper and lower. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivels leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 34,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking but not severely.

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking but not severely.

Vehicle will require roller brake test once repaired.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 34,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking but not severely.

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking but not severely.

Vehicle will require roller brake test once repaired.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub swivel seal leaking badly

Nearside Rear 1/4 Panel tie corroded/snapped

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Rear O/S & N/S Bump stops missing

Fail 4 Dec 2017 33,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Hub swivel seal leaking badly

Nearside Rear 1/4 Panel tie corroded/snapped

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear O/S & N/S Bump stops missing

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing Rear joint 1X bearing dry ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,598 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

N/S/F Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Both wearing low & sidewalls perished/cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2016 31,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

N/S/F Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Both wearing low & sidewalls perished/cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres perished

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 29,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both sides tyres perished

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,864 miles

Both sides rear tyres perished.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 2,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 2,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 May 2009 66,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2008 62,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,825 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 49,824 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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T349 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T349 SDE, 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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T349 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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