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T845 ASR

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT845 ASR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 125,686 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,018 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working And middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 121,018 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working And middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,795 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 111,794 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 109,772 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,302 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive backplate damp indicating signs of possible wheel cylinder or halfshaft fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,676 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 105,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,141 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 92,258 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 92,254 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,843 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 84,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 82,345 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 81,568 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 80,699 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,254 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

offside and nearside tie bar bushes / rear suspesion

Pass 2 Aug 2006 68,285 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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T845 ASR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T845 ASR, 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 T845 ASR registered?

T845 ASR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T845 ASR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T845 ASR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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