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T941 OAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,437 mi
Last recorded102,437 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT941 OAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,437 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 82,543 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 82,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,257 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,335 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/ & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 234,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 226,719 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 218,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 210,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 202,135 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 193,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 183,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 174,844 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 762,738 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,367 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,555 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,995 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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T941 OAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T941 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T941 OAW registered?

T941 OAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T941 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T941 OAW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T941 OAW have outstanding finance?

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