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T34 TDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,280 mi
Last recorded69,280 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 TDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 69,280 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

NSR brake slightly sticky

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 68,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged been shut in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,537 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 66,536 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play corroded and seized (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,986 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint to rear axle dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,766 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,335 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,677 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,589 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,062 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,282 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,649 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,919 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,056 miles

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 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 TDA, 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 TDA registered?

T34 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T34 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T34 TDA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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