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T40 GNY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,023 mi
Last recorded140,023 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 GNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 140,023 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 140,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 137,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,619 miles

Nearside Front Mud Flap Insecure

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 133,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mud Flap Insecure

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 129,989 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 129,982 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,156 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 125,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 119,695 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering damper (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced washers pulling through mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm moumting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking dripping (2.1.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings on end of steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,332 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 113,332 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 11,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 111,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f outrigger 30 cm to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step badly corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f outrigger 30 cm to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 110,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 110,883 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 109,919 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 109,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 107,975 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,975 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 106,002 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 104,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,829 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 102,327 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 102,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,265 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 99,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,049 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 90,049 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 72,530 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 59,897 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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T40 GNY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T40 GNY, 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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T40 GNY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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