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T78 AWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,842 mi
Last recorded165,842 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 165,842 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 165,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 164,699 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 164,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking around filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 163,755 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 163,595 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 21 Oct 2014 162,553 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front swivel hub leaking

slight play on nearside front top door hinge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 162,541 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside swivel hub leaking

Fail 27 May 2014 162,527 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 162,473 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 161,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 158,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 155,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 138,527 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 138,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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T78 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T78 AWW, 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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T78 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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