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T349 TBB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

222,613 mi
Last recorded222,613 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 TBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 222,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 213,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 201,160 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 195,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 195,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 194,227 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 194,227 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 194,226 miles

Emissions not tested due to diesel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from engine component (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 194,159 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 192,480 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 192,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis section (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 185,753 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

chassi correde

Fail 14 Mar 2017 185,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 176,785 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 168,878 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 168,878 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 161,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,415 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 153,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 141,942 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 141,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 132,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front discs advise wear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 132,736 miles

front discs advise wear

Fail 5 Mar 2010 121,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 111,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 103,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,353 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,710 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 85,606 miles

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

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

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

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 TBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 TBB, 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 TBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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