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T430 LAH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,447 mi
Last recorded139,447 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT430 LAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 139,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 133,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,115 miles

diffs worn

nearside tailgate catch missing

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2022 121,104 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside tailgate catch missing

diffs worn

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,903 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 114,902 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 109,877 miles

Offside body mount corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 109,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside body mount corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 106,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside body mount corroded

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

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

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

park brake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,363 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 101,363 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,466 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,466 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure onto steering box (2.1.5)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,263 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,693 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 61,913 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 54,297 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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T430 LAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T430 LAH, 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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T430 LAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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