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T900 DOM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 DOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 127,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,032 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 124,318 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 124,315 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel rim loose top steering wheel rim flexing (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 120,763 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 120,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Steering wheel rim loose top of top steering wheel rim flexing (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 119,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,651 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 117,619 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and rear crossmember corroded by Rear Anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 112,495 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Steering damper bush excessively worn (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and rear crossmember corroded by Rear Anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,503 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Signs of old leak at the steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Signs of old leak at the steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,862 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking at front (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear bumper loose

steering damper bush worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear bumper loose

steering damper bush worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front pads are taller than the discs, arching over and touching each other

Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,751 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front pads are taller than discs, arching over and touching each other

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,869 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play at steering wheel boss

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,883 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,790 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,581 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,673 miles

o/s rear tyre cut outer wall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,947 miles

steering damper bush worn

Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,488 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

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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T900 DOM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T900 DOM, 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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T900 DOM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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