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T719 LDX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

205,587 mi
Last recorded205,587 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT719 LDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 205,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 202,577 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 202,577 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 199,323 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 199,323 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 196,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 193,573 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 193,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 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))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 189,292 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 189,292 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 185,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 182,108 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 182,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 178,952 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 167,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 151,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 151,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 142,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 134,197 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 134,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 124,032 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 124,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 114,589 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 106,173 miles

Boot split on NS drag link end

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 98,585 miles

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

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

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

Some play in steering damper bush.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 89,239 miles

See previous Advisory notice

Fail 2 Jan 2007 89,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres are worn down to legal limits and are due for changing.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 78,604 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Some play in steering stablelizer bush.

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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T719 LDX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T719 LDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T719 LDX registered?

T719 LDX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T719 LDX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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