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T921 OKL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

211,609 mi
Last recorded211,609 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT921 OKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 211,609 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks & transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All 4 lower axle bushes showing signs of wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lumpy tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lumpy tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hose,s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lumpy tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 211,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks & transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All 4 lower axle bushes showing signs of wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lumpy tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lumpy tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hose,s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lumpy tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 200,777 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All 4 lower bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 200,777 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All 4 lower bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 190,573 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 190,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 179,813 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" Pillars to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "C" pillars to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 179,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" Pillars to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "C" pillars to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 173,071 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 173,071 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track control arm bolts (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 162,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear body mounting cross member corroded

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 1 May 2019 162,522 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear body mounting cross member corroded

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 11 May 2018 147,103 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 147,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock absorber centre pin excessively worn (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 146,989 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure to steering box (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 135,421 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Side step cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 135,420 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint Boot split (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm lower joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Side step cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 121,422 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 121,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 121,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section & cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section & cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section (6.1.B.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear step insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,456 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,990 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 100,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,104 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 100,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 100,040 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate partially obscured.

speedo appears to be reading incorrect.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,957 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2011 92,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 92,017 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,476 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 78,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,904 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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T921 OKL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 T921 OKL, 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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T921 OKL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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