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T353 TAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,620 mi
Last recorded170,620 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 TAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 170,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 167,794 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 167,792 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Axle seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Spare wheel securing bolts protruding from panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 165,187 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 165,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 163,761 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily warn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive various parts (engine, gearbox and diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 163,756 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open (6.1.3 (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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead by foot npedals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Passenger's seat insecure centre seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily warn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery warning light on

coolant very low

Pass 20 Jul 2021 163,592 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 163,587 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 162,616 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 162,606 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 161,599 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 180,195 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,189 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 152,152 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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 Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 144,403 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 140,608 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 140,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 132,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 127,497 miles

Both front wipers split

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 May 2011 127,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Both front wipers split

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 May 2010 121,780 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2009 116,766 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)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Mar 2009 116,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 112,242 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 112,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 104,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,862 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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T353 TAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T353 TAW, 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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T353 TAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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