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T78 FAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,885 mi
Last recorded95,885 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 FAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,885 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 93,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 89,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 85,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 80,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,533 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 79,533 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,600 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,600 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,726 miles

Drop arm ball joint slight play

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drop arm ball joint slight play

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 56,165 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,604 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,876 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear number plate backing starting to lift

Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,944 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 155,536 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 155,465 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in front prop shaft and grease nipple missing

rear brake covers cracked and loose

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 FAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 T78 FAF, 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 T78 FAF registered?

T78 FAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T78 FAF safe to buy?

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