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T371 TAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,275 mi
Last recorded128,275 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 TAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,275 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 128,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,538 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 117,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine coolant low

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 116,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 116,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm ball joint dust cover perishing

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,037 miles

Offside Body panel slightly loose Mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 116,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Body panel slightly loose Mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,576 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,036 miles

Surface corrosion to rear of chassis around fuel tank area

Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,484 miles

various corosion,o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,462 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s springtop towers (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable bushes worn (2.2.C.1d)

various corosion,o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 109,156 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 101,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 101,091 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,780 miles

nearside seat belt is marked by door catch

offside seat belt is marked by door catch

rear chassis is rusting both sides near crossmember

Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,574 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,268 miles

slight fluffing to offside front seatbelt

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,122 miles

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

some play in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,509 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 68,520 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 68,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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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T371 TAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T371 TAW, 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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T371 TAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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