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T426 VHU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,173 mi
Last recorded173,173 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT426 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 173,173 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum is slow to build at idle speed, but normal if engine revs. are slightly raised.

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside wiper spindle is worn which limits travel of blade to clear screen - on limit, attention recommended.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper offside bush is worn.

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear outrigger tube to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 173,125 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside wiper spindle is worn.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering damper offside bush is worn.

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear outrigger tube to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 169,121 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in bulkhead - approaching limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear effort is 30% behind nearside during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front shock absorber turret is corroded - not to excess.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember forward of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

offside wiper spindle is worn

Fail 3 Feb 2025 169,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted to a standard headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted to a standard headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in bulkhead - approaching limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear effort is 30% behind nearside during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front shock absorber turret is corroded - not to excess.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember forward of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

offside wiper spindle is worn

Pass 13 Feb 2024 164,261 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front shock absorber turret is corroded at its upper end.

offside wiper spindle is worn

Fail 23 Jan 2024 164,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis is corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank protection plate is heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play/wear in offside wiper spindle.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 159,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Dim/dip switch is worn but works correctly at present.

Front brake pads are approximately 75% worn.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting area in chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside wiper arm/spindle is very worn or loose but wiper clears screen.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis sections - cleaning and further inspection recommended. Some previously welded areas are corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight pull to right during brake performance road test

Fail 31 Jan 2023 159,163 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Dim/dip switch is worn but works correctly at present.

Front brake pads are approximately 75% worn.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting area in chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside wiper arm/spindle is very worn or loose but wiper clears screen.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis sections - cleaning and further inspection recommended. Some previously welded areas are corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight pull to right during brake performance road test

Pass 24 Jan 2022 153,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn on limit - attention recommended (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember forward of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember forward of rear axle - approaching limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 147,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger forward of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember forward of rear axle near 'A' frame mounting - on limit. attention recommended (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember forward of rear axle - approaching limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 141,811 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress and slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts, cracking. Tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts and cracking. Tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter is deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember supporting rear axle 'A' frame mountings -offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 141,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted to halogen style lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted to halogen headlamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress and slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts, cracking. Tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts and cracking. Tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter is deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember supporting rear axle 'A' frame mountings -offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 135,301 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,818 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,959 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,345 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 112,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member slightly corroded

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,020 miles

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

Rear A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,588 miles

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

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jan 2014 94,576 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,135 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 21 Dec 2012 85,135 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,635 miles

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

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

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

nearside drag link end rubber cover split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,952 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,838 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 64,833 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,938 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 48,488 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 39,291 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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T426 VHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T426 VHU, 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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T426 VHU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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