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T364 XYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

176,376 mi
Last recorded176,376 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT364 XYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 176,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Reversing light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 176,376 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Switch will not stary switched (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Reversing light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 175,165 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Reversing light lens missing and light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Impressive crack nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 175,165 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Torque arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty Suspect steering box leek (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Reversing light lens missing and light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Impressive crack nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 173,779 miles

Headlight dip switch faulty

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing light lens missing and light not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack nearside screen and small chip offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 173,776 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubs torque arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage loose Driver's seat (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlight dip switch faulty

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing light lens missing and light not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack nearside screen and small chip offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 172,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlight dip switch faulty will not stay switched to main beam

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing light lens damaged

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across lower nearside and small chop offside edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 172,546 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlight dip switch faulty will not stay switched to main beam

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing light lens damaged

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across lower nearside and small chop offside edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers frayed ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 170,024 miles

Dipswitch faulty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 170,024 miles

Exhaust system insecure Tailbox mount broken - exhaust tied up with rope (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Torque arm bolts loose on axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Torque arm bolts loose on axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose Belt catch (7.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position secured with rope (6.2.1 (e))

Dipswitch faulty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever insecurely mounted to floor (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 167,398 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail box mounting nylon rope (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 167,396 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Smoke = 2.2, Plate limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque arm bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque arm bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Tail box mounting nylon rope (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 161,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 158,099 miles

Front Number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens broken

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box output shaft (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Swivel hub bearings worn (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 155,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Swivel Hub Worn (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 153,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 151,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Steering Box Lower Seal Leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 151,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering Box Lower Seal Leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 149,662 miles

Advise on head lampdip switch

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 149,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 145,586 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 145,586 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 137,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 136,720 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 120,299 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,834 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 90,834 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,430 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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T364 XYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 T364 XYA, 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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T364 XYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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