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T939 NCA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

179,980 mi
Last recorded179,980 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT939 NCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 179,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 174,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 167,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 159,634 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 153,114 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 153,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 143,344 miles

Nearside Front footwell heavily corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle A Frame Ball Joint, Slight Play

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 143,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front footwell heavily corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle A Frame Ball Joint, Slight Play

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,281 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,197 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 119,197 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle chassie badly coroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie badly coroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,490 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Central Rear Oil leak rear diff ()

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front swivel housing seal retaining ring rotten

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.2.1e)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 103,498 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Central Rear Oil leak rear diff ()

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front swivel housing seal retaining ring rotten

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,682 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 90,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 83,659 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front axle bump stop missing....

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 75,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering dampner bush has play

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,472 miles

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

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

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

rubber bush on steering damper slight play

Pass 22 May 2008 66,086 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 66,039 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2007 59,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 50,832 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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T939 NCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 T939 NCA, 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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T939 NCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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