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T90 WJS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,160 mi
Last recorded203,160 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT90 WJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 203,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 196,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 185,893 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 174,972 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 163,852 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 152,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 143,771 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 140,167 miles

Oil leak transfer box ()

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 140,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on wheel (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Oil leak transfer box ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 137,572 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 132,993 miles

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 145,879 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 145,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 124,334 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 119,368 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 119,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 115,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 114,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 128,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 108,579 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

nearside front headlight condensation

reversing light broken - sharp edges

Pass 2 Mar 2006 99,611 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 WJS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJS, 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 WJS registered?

T90 WJS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T90 WJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T90 WJS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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