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T54 TTA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,374 mi
Last recorded101,374 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 TTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 101,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 100,417 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,318 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 97,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi too caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under coolant expansion tank (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Outer 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/gearbox bell housing area, Possible rear crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,905 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side step damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to carry out full chassis and brake pipe check due to vehicle being undersealed

Fail 28 Jun 2019 92,228 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to carry out full chassis and brake pipe check due to vehicle being undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,294 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working With Headlights on (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable Bush excessive movement (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,145 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)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,883 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,845 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,656 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 54,656 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,818 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,289 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 48,289 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,371 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 45,371 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 433,733 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 433,733 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,742 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 40,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 37,489 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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T54 TTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T54 TTA, 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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T54 TTA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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