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T458 MCH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,231 mi
Last recorded16,231 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT458 MCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 16,231 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 141,969 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 141,956 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 141,268 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 140,446 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 139,512 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2020 139,511 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2016 137,170 miles

very dry and scaly main chassi at rear advise to wax oil

Fail 7 Dec 2016 137,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

very dry and scaly main chassi at rear advise to wax oil

Pass 2 Jan 2016 126,968 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 2 Jan 2016 126,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,803 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,461 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,955 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,720 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak on diff

Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,778 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,778 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front diff leaking oil

Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,139 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,139 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,898 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 41,897 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,280 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,641 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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T458 MCH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T458 MCH, 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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T458 MCH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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