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T39 BWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

183,250 mi
Last recorded183,250 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 BWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 183,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 182,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 182,765 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 182,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 181,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 180,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 180,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 180,616 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 180,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 180,229 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 180,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg/cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 180,016 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 179,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section hanger broken away from exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front hockey stick bushes worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 165,181 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 153,397 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 141,354 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 141,354 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 131,113 miles

rear propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 4 Feb 2012 130,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 119,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 106,519 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,048 miles

oil level low

Fail 24 Jan 2008 171,229 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil level low

Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,716 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 56,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,393 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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T39 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T39 BWW, 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 T39 BWW registered?

T39 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T39 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T39 BWW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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