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T357 UBA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,461 mi
Last recorded113,461 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 UBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 112,741 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 112,741 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 109,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor drops down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel not working (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 May 2022 102,551 miles

n/s and o/s wings and arches damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2021 98,643 miles

various panal damage around vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,828 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,801 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,331 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

wipers dont always park

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,710 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,453 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 57,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 54,524 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 54,524 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

adv nearside rear axle seal damp

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,902 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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T357 UBA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T357 UBA, 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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What year was T357 UBA registered?

T357 UBA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T357 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T357 UBA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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