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T68 BSO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

95,791 mi
Last recorded95,791 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 BSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 95,791 miles

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

chassis corroded

o/s and n/s front hub seals damp

Pass 26 Jun 2025 94,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,846 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 91,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger at exhaust mount and tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger under driver floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center section chassis coroded in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 89,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,310 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 86,310 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt missing middle (7.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,304 miles

CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Fail 22 Jul 2019 74,262 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,686 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,605 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 73,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,413 miles

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

service brake has just met the requirements (52%)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 73,355 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

service brake has just met the requirements (52%)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 732,230 miles

windscreen rubber seal perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,228 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

windscreen rubber seal perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,078 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 73,076 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,941 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 72,939 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,790 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 May 2012 72,788 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 67,721 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 67,721 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 61,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 57,838 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 57,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 54,002 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 53,999 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 49,839 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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T68 BSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc 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 T68 BSO, 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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T68 BSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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