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T747 AOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,272 mi
Last recorded104,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT747 AOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 104,272 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/sf and o/s/f slight weep from swivel joints

Fail 29 Apr 2026 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment forward rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seepage from swivel seal

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front seepage from swivel seal

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door skin corroded

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

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

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

general surface corrosion throughout

Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,816 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,679 miles

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

both swivel housing seals have slight leak

Fail 17 Mar 2023 96,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both swivel housing seals have slight leak

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 91,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,059 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,075 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both hub swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 86,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both hub swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,739 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,417 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 78,926 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from near side front hub

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,926 miles

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

slight oil leak from near side front hub

Pass 30 Jul 2014 771,904 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,994 miles

rear ladder removed for test

Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,994 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear ladder removed for test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,061 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

slight oil leak from near side front hub rear seal

Fail 21 Jun 2011 575,006 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 575,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 484,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,443 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,605 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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T747 AOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T747 AOH, 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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T747 AOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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