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T934 OAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,918 mi
Last recorded171,918 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT934 OAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 171,918 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near A Frame crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and fronts starting to perish, Needs 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 160,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 144,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

little reserve of travel on parking brake

Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 112,468 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function rubber bush at base of shock obsorber perished and movement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded at tow bar mounting area within 30cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,724 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 96,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,169 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 82,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,634 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 80,634 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 May 2012 77,455 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 77,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 74,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,542 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 68,538 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 63,311 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 63,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 57,336 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 50,529 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 43,183 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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T934 OAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T934 OAW, 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 T934 OAW registered?

T934 OAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T934 OAW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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