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T45 NNT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,714 mi
Last recorded178,714 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 NNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 178,714 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 178,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 173,513 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 173,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 170,356 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronttyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 166,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 163,710 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 163,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 158,427 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 154,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,548 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 151,548 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis rails offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 151,466 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leaking grease

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

rear brakes disc corroded

rear chassis member corrosion

rear shockers absorbs bush's slight worn

Pass 31 Aug 2017 150,791 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking grease

Fail 17 Aug 2017 150,323 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member holed and corroded (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed and corroded within 30cm Anti Roll Bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member holed and corroded (6.6.6)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking grease

Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,176 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 146,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f hub seal has slight leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 146,990 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f hub seal has slight leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 146,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 138,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,538 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2012 130,415 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 120,385 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 120,385 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 109,722 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 109,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 72,309 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,883 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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T45 NNT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T45 NNT, 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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T45 NNT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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