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T618 WUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,759 mi
Last recorded65,759 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 WUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 65,759 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2025 65,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,508 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 65,505 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,232 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 65,232 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,200 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 65,200 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,168 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,156 miles

corrosion near/side rear chassis /cross member

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,140 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

rear cross member rusty

steering damper bush worn and has play

Pass 9 May 2012 65,103 miles

bonnet pull handle is broken

rear cross-member sounds soft in spots

rear suspension is stiff

slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

slight play offside front swivel area, swivel seal is weeping sl;ightly

steering damper bushes are worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,739 miles

Slight play in steering damper bush.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 51,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,410 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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T618 WUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T618 WUT, 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 T618 WUT registered?

T618 WUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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