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T381 WUM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,811 mi
Last recorded147,811 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT381 WUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 147,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has surface corrosion in patches in different areas of chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 146,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 145,254 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,344 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAKE

Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,217 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 140,416 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 139,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 132,172 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 126,212 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 119,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 116,350 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 102,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,812 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 84,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 78,586 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,586 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,773 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,073 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,225 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 WUM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

T381 WUM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T381 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T381 WUM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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