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T914 LGT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

12,027 mi
Last recorded12,027 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT914 LGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 12,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL - rigids covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Dipswitch illuminates; position and dip beam from position lamp setting.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both NSR and OSR bump stop areas. NSR bump stop missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 12,008 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL - rigids covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Dipswitch illuminates; position and dip beam from position lamp setting.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both NSR and OSR bump stop areas. NSR bump stop missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2025 8,889 miles

Front transfer box leak

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2025 8,885 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads low (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted brake pads retaining pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front transfer box leak

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2024 3,291 miles

Front baulk head corroded

bonnet cable detached

multiple oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2024 3,269 miles

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

Front baulk head corroded

bonnet cable detached

multiple oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2024 252,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 251,720 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 251,720 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 245,976 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 245,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A" frame cross member at chassis rail joint area behind fuel filter mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Second row seat support mounting cross member at chassis mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 239,433 miles

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both centre body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mount areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play the one that joins to top of box (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 239,407 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed /yellow chalkled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe at top of chassis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both centre body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mount areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play the one that joins to top of box (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 807,797 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 235,022 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 230,873 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 230,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Faded (0.1 (b))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down Excessive play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 227,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 225,387 miles

Oil leak

rear x-member corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 225,387 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear x-member corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 219,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 219,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 206,841 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hubs leaking slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2014 206,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2013 192,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak

gearbox mounts spliting

Fail 27 Dec 2013 192,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak

gearbox mounts spliting and n/s nut loose

Pass 2 Feb 2013 186,763 miles

Observed damaged to n/s/r bodywork

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

slight play in lower steering column u/j/

Pass 2 Dec 2011 177,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 157,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 151,417 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

Pass 5 Jan 2008 140,952 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 140,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight lift in o/s/f drop arm ball joint

Pass 19 Jul 2006 120,428 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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T914 LGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 T914 LGT, 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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T914 LGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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