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T899 MWX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,859 mi
Last recorded90,859 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 MWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,859 miles

various areas showing slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,285 miles

corrossion under vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 89,354 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,155 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leaks

Fail 5 Dec 2016 85,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,597 miles

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

Nearside tractor joint leaking

Offside tractor joint leaking

oil leaks

steering box slight leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 82,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside tractor joint leaking

Offside tractor joint leaking

oil leaks

steering box slight leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,778 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tractor joints slight leak

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,810 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,810 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 67,767 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 67,765 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,477 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,171 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,909 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,470 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,995 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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T899 MWX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T899 MWX, 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 T899 MWX registered?

T899 MWX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T899 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T899 MWX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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