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T34 BSO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,326 mi
Last recorded137,326 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 BSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 129,810 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 125,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,400 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 115,806 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 115,803 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 112,670 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 112,658 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 108,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 104,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,992 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 93,432 miles

Exhaust Perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 93,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust Perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,354 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 84,354 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,835 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Nov 2011 168,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 26 May 2011 74,000 miles

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 73,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 69,601 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 65,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 65,356 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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T34 BSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T34 BSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T34 BSO registered?

T34 BSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T34 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T34 BSO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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