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T920 SDD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,837 mi
Last recorded195,837 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT920 SDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 195,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 189,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 184,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 178,373 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seat belts could not be checked as seats were down

Pass 29 Sep 2017 166,607 miles

Front Oil leak diff pinion has slight oil leak ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

rear seat belts could not be checked as seats were down

Pass 8 Oct 2016 152,356 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 152,356 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour o/s n/s (1.5.1d)

Front U/J propshaft (front ) joint slight play

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 144,627 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear chassis corroded o/s and n/s.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 138,389 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 138,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 133,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 127,126 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 127,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 118,247 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 118,247 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 109,448 miles

indicator switch poor on left

rear cross member weak

side steps in poor condition.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 109,434 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

indicator switch poor on left

rear cross member weak

side steps in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,916 miles

slight kink in the steering arm.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 105,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight kink in the steering arm.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 16 Jul 2008 101,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 88,578 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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T920 SDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T920 SDD, 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 T920 SDD registered?

T920 SDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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