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T354 SDE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,432 mi
Last recorded55,432 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT354 SDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Slight oil leak from hub

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on out rigger

Rear Axle centre ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight oil leak from hub

Nearside Rear slight corosion on out rigger

Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,457 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from axle

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,764 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion Body to Chassis bracket

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,912 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r body to chassis bracket.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,060 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r out rigger

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,740 miles

slight oil leak n/s/f hub seal

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,947 miles

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)

Oil leak slight ()

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 May 2015 46,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 44,252 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,850 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,708 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 292,930 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,835 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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T354 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T354 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T354 SDE?

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What year was T354 SDE registered?

T354 SDE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T354 SDE safe to buy?

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