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T788 SCE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

234,273 mi
Last recorded234,273 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 SCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 234,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember axle a frame brace corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 233,130 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged offside and nearside outer covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 233,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged offside and nearside outer covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 229,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

slight corrosion to crossmember front of nearside rear shock absorber

slight corrosion to front top shock absorber turrets

Fail 12 Dec 2022 229,838 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

slight corrosion to crossmember front of nearside rear shock absorber

slight corrosion to front top shock absorber turrets

Pass 15 Dec 2021 227,418 miles

Front Coil spring corroded boyh (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock turrets corroded

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

rear axle top mount worn

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2021 227,418 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear of radius arm mounting on chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front of radius arm mounting on chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded boyh (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock turrets corroded

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

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

rear axle top mount worn

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 225,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle top mounting worn

Fail 12 Jan 2021 225,662 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember above rear of center silencer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle top mounting worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 224,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle ball joint top mounting worn

Fail 7 Jan 2020 224,268 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle ball joint top mounting worn

Pass 10 Jan 2019 223,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside seat belt stalk outer casing missing but not affecting operation

Fail 9 Jan 2019 223,131 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure steering box end (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside seat belt stalk outer casing missing but not affecting operation

Pass 19 Jan 2018 220,167 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 220,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 210,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear but at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged N/S and O/S (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (2.7.4)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 210,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, near fuel filter (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear/centre crossmember in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear but at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged N/S and O/S (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (2.7.4)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 201,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 23 Nov 2015 201,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, near radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, near radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2014 194,781 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 194,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Off side front chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 184,500 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 184,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight free play steering damper bush

Pass 4 Dec 2012 173,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 161,492 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

dipped headlamps have a poor beam pattern.

osf bulk head corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 161,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

dipped headlamps have a poor beam pattern.

osf bulk head corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 152,994 miles

OSF upper bulkhead starting to corrode.

Rear centre chassis cross member starting to corrode near tow bar support.

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 152,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades slightly splitt.

OSF upper bulkhead starting to corrode.

Rear centre chassis cross member starting to corrode near tow bar support.

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 147,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 142,789 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 142,781 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 133,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 126,842 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 126,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

steering box drop arm ball joint boot loose

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Dec 2005 117,343 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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T788 SCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 T788 SCE, 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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T788 SCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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