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T840 NWL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,635 mi
Last recorded6,635 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 NWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 6,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 6,635 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 6,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 6,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 5,234 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm that steers both wheels has play in the ns track end and also both gaiters have slight splits (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 4,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both steering swivels starting to leak

both wing mirrors loose wear mounting to body

o/s/f inner arch bolt loose

Pass 3 Aug 2018 2,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 790 miles

body is securely fitted to chassi how ever there are bolts missing from mounts

no front wind screen fitted or wipers or washers

o/s/f head light has poor Patten

Fail 29 Jun 2017 779 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak at o/s/f (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking calliper nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear reflector missing both missing (1.5.1a)

body is securely fitted to chassi how ever there are bolts missing from mounts

no front wind screen fitted or wipers or washers

o/s/f head light has poor Patten

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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T840 NWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T840 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 T840 NWL registered?

T840 NWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T840 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T840 NWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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