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T941 TKS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,856 mi
Last recorded154,856 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT941 TKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 154,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 154,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 141,571 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 141,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush [ washer missing also ] (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. 2mm - 3mm in areas. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 131,699 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly. 2mm - 3mm in areas. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,641 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 131,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 130,385 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 128,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 125,405 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 20 May 2013 121,493 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 May 2012 117,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 114,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 108,702 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap damaged

Fail 7 May 2010 108,666 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 100,823 miles

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

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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,255 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 89,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 80,729 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 80,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2006 69,856 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 69,854 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 TKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T941 TKS, 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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T941 TKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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