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T789 TSG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

255,154 mi
Last recorded255,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 TSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 255,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear floor

slight corrosion to rear cross member/b pillars

Fail 10 Jul 2024 255,154 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to check seatbelt mounting prescribed areas (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear cross member/b pillars

Pass 27 Jul 2023 253,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear door cant be opened to check sill /seatbelt mounting

corrosion to underside of vehicle /suspension components

front hub seals weeping

powersteering a bit notchy

slight corrosion to offside b pillar

Fail 24 Jul 2023 253,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear door cant be opened to check sill /seatbelt mounting

corrosion to underside of vehicle /suspension components

front hub seals weeping

powersteering a bit notchy

Pass 4 Aug 2022 249,146 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 249,146 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 242,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 242,263 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 232,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on the top of the rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 232,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on the top of the rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 221,015 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle centre support (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear at connection with axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 206,945 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 192,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre age cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre age cracked

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 175,885 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 165,240 miles

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

rear propshaft joint assy has slight movement

steering damper bush has slight movement

Pass 24 Oct 2013 144,474 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 131,327 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine drive belt noisy when cold

Pass 30 Sep 2011 123,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

steering damper has slight movement in a bush

Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,677 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 112,677 miles

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

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 104,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cut to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

general corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Aug 2008 953,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s wiper worn

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,637 miles

oil leak gear box

Pass 29 Nov 2005 68,693 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 68,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T789 TSG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T789 TSG, 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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What year was T789 TSG registered?

T789 TSG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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