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T35 TDA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,757 mi
Last recorded185,757 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 TDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 185,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 181,433 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 181,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 178,803 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 178,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Chassis within 30cm of tow bar (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Chassis corroded within 30cm of tow bar (6.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 176,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 172,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 167,935 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 167,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 161,826 miles

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

chips on windscreen 2 places out of swept area

Pass 29 May 2018 156,905 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 152,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 149,241 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 149,221 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR chassis, outer face (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis, outer face (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear face of rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 22 May 2015 142,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 136,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 123,635 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 114,924 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 104,942 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 95,480 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 83,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 71,082 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,291 miles

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

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

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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T35 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T35 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.

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What year was T35 TDA registered?

T35 TDA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T35 TDA safe to buy?

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