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T418 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

131,588 mi
Last recorded131,588 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT418 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,588 miles

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 131,588 miles

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 129,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 129,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,850 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 127,850 miles

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

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,396 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 126,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 124,700 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 124,681 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,974 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 122,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to chassis bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to chassis bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,958 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 120,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,914 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 118,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,229 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,982 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 112,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm spline to steering box shaft (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,088 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,088 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,887 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,825 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 79,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,880 miles

Side windows are tinted,

Slight play in the rear prop U/J.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 88,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side windows are tinted,

Slight play in the rear prop U/J.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,877 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 64,466 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,571 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,645 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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T418 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 T418 MEC, 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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T418 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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