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T82 AWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,817 mi
Last recorded125,817 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT82 AWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 125,817 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,854 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 119,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 118,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 116,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 116,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 113,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 111,576 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 111,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 106,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 102,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,867 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 95,684 miles

Nearside front tracter joint has slight oil leak.

Fail 27 May 2015 95,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front tracter joint has slight oil leak.

Pass 13 May 2014 93,278 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 90,070 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp lens is cracked

Fail 31 May 2013 90,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp lens is cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 85,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play and roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,571 miles

nearside headlight is cracked, though not effecting the beam image

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,066 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 68,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,538 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 60,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Play in rubber bush on steering damper

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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T82 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T82 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T82 AWW registered?

T82 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T82 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T82 AWW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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