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T358 LDT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

124,385 mi
Last recorded124,385 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT358 LDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,385 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,605 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 120,852 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 120,846 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,874 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 104,393 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt x2 (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened x2 (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,032 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,664 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 41,864 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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T358 LDT 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 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 T358 LDT, 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 T358 LDT registered?

T358 LDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T358 LDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T358 LDT 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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