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T62 NAK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

155,761 mi
Last recorded155,761 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 NAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 155,761 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 155,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 154,161 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 151,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 151,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,957 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 150,940 miles

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

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering box (2.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 145,353 miles

discs poor

Pass 27 Feb 2021 139,510 miles

o/s track rod end slight movement

Pass 7 Mar 2020 134,768 miles

exhaust corroding n/s rear shocker damp front steering rod joint rubber deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2019 130,809 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2019 130,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s tre lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2018 127,231 miles

slight free movement in n/s f swivel joint

Pass 11 Mar 2017 122,565 miles

o/sr disc poor n/sf swivel joint slight play small oil leak rear cross member weak not testable area

Fail 11 Mar 2017 122,565 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/sr disc poor n/sf swivel joint slight play small oil leak rear cross member weak not testable area

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play slight leak (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play slight leak (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,901 miles

N/S Swivel axle joint has a slight oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,383 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 104,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,168 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 102,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 96,417 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 96,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Feb 2010 913,948 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2010 91,386 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,418 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 86,409 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,018 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 81,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 75,001 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,560 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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T62 NAK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 T62 NAK, 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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T62 NAK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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