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T93 BWW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT93 BWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 77,285 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 77,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,831 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 75,831 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting deteriorated (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 75,387 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting deteriorated (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,512 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,284 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 70,187 miles

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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,722 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,722 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,292 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

front suspension corroded

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

surface corrosion underside

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,299 miles

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

fog light lens broken

Fail 12 Feb 2015 68,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fog light lens broken

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,441 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 67,441 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,148 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,148 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,653 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,114 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,114 miles

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

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

O/S Steering damper bush worn .

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,436 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 58,436 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 55,142 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 53,693 miles

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

Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

crack in rear number plate

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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T93 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T93 BWW, 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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T93 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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