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T380 TOV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,269 mi
Last recorded85,269 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT380 TOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,269 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 85,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (inner and outer side of chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (inner and outer side of chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 82,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to areas of chassis

Pass 10 May 2024 79,243 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 79,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 76,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 73,880 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 73,860 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 73,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 70,478 miles

Central Rear cross member corroded

Central to rear chassis rail in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,648 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. centre and nearside (6.2.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis lower face near radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,077 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,067 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front shock absorber upper mounting strut (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis to crossmember (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember inner, outer and lower face (6.6.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis to crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroding (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroding (1.7.5a)

rear cross member corroding /rusty in a couple of places but not classed as excessive for mot

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,385 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 50,239 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,239 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,888 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 49,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,015 miles

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

front bumper corroding/slight damage

Fail 25 Jan 2011 48,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,802 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,411 miles

rear a frame ball joint slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

rear a frame ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jan 2007 38,155 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 30,631 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 30,631 miles

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

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

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

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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T380 TOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T380 TOV, 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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T380 TOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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