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T48 CST

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

255,242 mi
Last recorded255,242 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 CST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 255,242 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 7 Jun 2024 241,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 222,433 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive welding repairs and heavy underseal on all of vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 217,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Surface Corrosion Underneath on Chassis

Pass 4 Jun 2021 202,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 189,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 175,959 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 167,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 167,985 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective cable latch (8.4.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 163,785 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 147,480 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 131,063 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 131,035 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

front propshaft insecure

o/s chassie leg holed

roadwheels wider than body

Fail 28 Jun 2012 130,192 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Apr 2011 124,931 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,743 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 116,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 106,639 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 106,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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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T48 CST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T48 CST, 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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What year was T48 CST registered?

T48 CST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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