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T381 MTW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,671 mi
Last recorded111,671 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT381 MTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 111,671 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 110,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 110,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,115 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer support broken

hand brake on light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2023 109,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer support broken

hand brake on light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Yellow background tarnished (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,028 miles

All rear seats folded up - Unable to check seat belts

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 108,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All rear seats folded up - Unable to check seat belts

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,765 miles

Horn not working properly Stalk faulty (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,975 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly works only on main beam flash (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,975 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly works only on main beam flash (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,737 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel droplink off box (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 92,737 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel droplink off box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 811,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 772,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 752,064 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,831 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,831 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 69,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 611,237 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,864 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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T381 MTW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T381 MTW, 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 T381 MTW registered?

T381 MTW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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