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T920 SDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

154,825 mi
Last recorded154,825 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT920 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 154,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 154,823 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and offside rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 152,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,621 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 142,604 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 127,267 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 127,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 125,503 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 125,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 123,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 123,526 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 121,313 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

some play at nearside front hub

Fail 10 May 2017 121,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

some play at nearside front hub

Pass 19 May 2016 119,769 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front prop shaft

Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 117,709 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,465 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 112,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 109,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,648 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 107,655 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 105,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 101,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 97,816 miles

adv brake pipes undersealed

Fail 22 May 2008 97,816 miles

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

adv brake pipes undersealed

Pass 22 May 2007 94,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 91,148 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 91,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2005

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SDV, 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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T920 SDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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