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T808 OAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

202,977 mi
Last recorded202,977 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT808 OAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 202,977 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 193,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 185,825 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 183,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 174,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 165,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 156,772 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 145,594 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

NEARSIDE SEAT BELT CATCH SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Nov 2012 137,348 miles

STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 129,405 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 129,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 125,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 121,123 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 113,258 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 103,866 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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T808 OAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 T808 OAW, 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 T808 OAW registered?

T808 OAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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