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T549 TOV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 TOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 106,609 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 102,298 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 102,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,222 miles

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

front bumper damaged to the nearside front

rear wiper split

oil leaks from, engine , differentials, transfer box

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged to the nearside front

rear wiper split

Oil leak

oil leak from nearside front steering swivle joint

oil leak from offside front steering swivel joint

oil leaks from, engine , differentials, transfer box

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,779 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 98,779 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f bottom door hinge worn

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,158 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

drivers door hinge broken

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight underbody surface rust

Fail 13 Jul 2010 93,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

drivers door hinge broken

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight underbody surface rust

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

drivers door has slight corrosion

oil leaks front and rear

underbody surface rust setting in

Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,796 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,059 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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T549 TOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T549 TOV, 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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T549 TOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 1999.

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