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T4 GFT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 GFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 72,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP-LINK (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,061 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 72,061 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,284 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 67,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,790 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 64,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,408 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 61,408 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,452 miles

Offside Front Lower small hole in drivers footwell

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 57,452 miles

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

Offside Front Lower small hole in drivers footwell

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,211 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 55,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,251 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,222 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,222 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,789 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,697 miles

nearside front hub seal has slight oil leak

nearside front tyre wall has slight deterioration

offside front tyre wall has slight deterioration

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,852 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 41,849 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,521 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 32,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 28,201 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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T4 GFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 T4 GFT, 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 T4 GFT registered?

T4 GFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T4 GFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 GFT shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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