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T946 OAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,284 mi
Last recorded175,284 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT946 OAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 175,284 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 171,055 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 166,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 162,630 miles

Rear axle stabiliser bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2022 157,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 149,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 143,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 134,746 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 134,727 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 128,496 miles

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear u-j ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn front u-j ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 121,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 115,071 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 115,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,822 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 106,822 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 94,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 94,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,958 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,573 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 83,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 770,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 650,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 52,915 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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T946 OAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T946 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.

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What year was T946 OAW registered?

T946 OAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T946 OAW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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