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T809 NWL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT809 NWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 137,273 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 137,273 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play small arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,768 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 130,752 miles

Nearside Suspension component leaking front swivel hub (5.3.5 (c))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 123,144 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 122,265 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

slight leak on steering box

Fail 8 Jun 2020 122,264 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

all metal brake pipes corroded

slight leak on steering box

Pass 13 May 2019 121,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 121,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,121 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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T809 NWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T809 NWL, 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 T809 NWL registered?

T809 NWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T809 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T809 NWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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