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T372 DOB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT372 DOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 109,406 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 108,907 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 108,029 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 108,022 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 106,411 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 106,411 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 105,590 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated freeplay (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 May 2021 104,437 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 104,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 102,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 96,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 89,736 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,163 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 71,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,993 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 51,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 51,422 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 43,817 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,817 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,946 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 53,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,708 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,708 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight oil leak from front diff pinion

wipers smearing

n/s/f swivel seal leaking, could comtaminate brake components.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 51,281 miles

o/s/f plastic wheel arch damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2007 51,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f plastic wheel arch damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,188 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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T372 DOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 T372 DOB, 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 T372 DOB registered?

T372 DOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T372 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T372 DOB shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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