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T78 LLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

190,623 mi
Last recorded190,623 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 LLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 190,623 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 187,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 187,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 183,121 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 183,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 177,422 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 172,900 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 172,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 165,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 158,356 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 158,354 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 156,574 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2018 156,574 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2018 156,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger both sides leading on to chassis holed aswell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger both sides and support panel excessivley holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded of vehicle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 152,010 miles

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

Nearside battery box slight has corrosion.

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

Rear axle ball joint trailing arm bush deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 147,779 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 147,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 144,095 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 144,094 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 139,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,370 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 135,370 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 131,062 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s hub oil seal leaking

r/o/s shocker dust cover corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 131,061 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s hub oil seal leaking

r/o/s shocker dust cover corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 125,796 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 125,794 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 120,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,037 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 114,032 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 104,717 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 104,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 97,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 91,238 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 87,424 miles

tow ball spacer not to good standard (thin box section)

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 LLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 LLS, 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 LLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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