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T90 MUD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,012 mi
Last recorded216,012 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT90 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 216,012 miles

Nearside and offside centre body mounts corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 212,635 miles

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view BUBBLING TINT TO SIDE WINDOW (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 212,503 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view BUBBLING TINT TO SIDE WINDOW (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 208,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 205,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 201,802 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 201,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 199,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 198,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 190,053 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 183,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 175,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 168,959 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 161,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 161,737 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 155,115 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 155,115 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise n/s r top shock mounting bushes worn

advise o/s/r tyre has large nail in tread as marked

Pass 19 Mar 2013 146,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,015 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 127,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 115,881 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 105,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,985 miles

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

offside front caliper damp but not leaking on test

Fail 11 Mar 2008 92,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front caliper damp but not leaking on test

offside front hub seal leaking,close to contaminating brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,084 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 90,084 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 84,631 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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T90 MUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T90 MUD, 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 T90 MUD registered?

T90 MUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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