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T935 VNO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT935 VNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,927 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 92,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,774 miles

Rear diff and gear box and transfer oils leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,038 miles

A frame ball joint on rear axle

Fail 12 Oct 2021 90,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pressure valve on side of head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

A frame ball joint on rear axle

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,330 miles

Front prop rear joint worn

Oil leaks

Rear axle A bar rubber ball joint cover missing

Fail 15 Jul 2020 89,330 miles

Front prop rear joint worn

Oil leaks

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

Rear axle A bar rubber ball joint cover missing

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,150 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 89,150 miles

Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,257 miles

Chassis strating to get corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,549 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 83,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,872 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,240 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,844 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,364 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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T935 VNO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T935 VNO, 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 T935 VNO registered?

T935 VNO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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