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T940 XBX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,781 mi
Last recorded194,781 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 XBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 194,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 189,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 185,818 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 177,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 168,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 160,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP ON SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX WEEPING (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS/BODY RAIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 160,325 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end 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 Headlamp aim not tested HEADLAMP INSECURE (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure SECURING RING CORRODED AWAY (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure STEERING BOX DROP ARM LOOSE (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP ON SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX WEEPING (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS/BODY RAIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,635 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 144,173 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 144,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Pass 24 May 2018 134,766 miles
Fail 15 May 2018

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 4 (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Various places as marked. (6.6.6)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 124,825 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 124,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in tie rod area as marked (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 4 (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis x 2 bump stops missing (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Of the vehicle X2 as marked. (6.6.6)

The Vehicle in need of a full service!

Offside Rear 1/2 Shaft Driveshaft insecure loose.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 113,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 103,130 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 95,154 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,007 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

middle x member corroded

middle x member corroded and holed not affectng strenth near body mounts and suspension mounts

Fail 14 Aug 2013 86,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

middle x member corroded

wipers dont park

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,809 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

small cut on sidewall of o/s/f tyre

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

small cut on sidewall of o/s/f tyre

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 79,369 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,380 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,380 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,771 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,269 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 68,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 61,880 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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T940 XBX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T940 XBX, 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 T940 XBX registered?

T940 XBX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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