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T947 LDT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,658 mi
Last recorded2,658 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 LDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 2,658 miles

underside covered in underseal inc all brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2025 2,613 miles

underseal covering all underside

Pass 2 Dec 2024 2,589 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 2,514 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside coated in sealant

Fail 5 Dec 2023 2,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside coated in sealant

Pass 6 Dec 2022 2,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 2,374 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hub seal retaining plate disintegrated - Hub seal weeping

Pass 27 Jul 2020 2,273 miles

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 2,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 2,138 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 1,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 1,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 269 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

body work corroding

front doors corroding

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake drum noisy in operation (possible corrosion inside)

nearside front brake pipe braket corroded

rear seat frames corroding

tyre cracking no cords exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2014 204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013
Pass 15 Feb 2011 113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010
Pass 13 May 2010 44,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 40,076 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 40,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,490 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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T947 LDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T947 LDT, 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 T947 LDT registered?

T947 LDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T947 LDT safe to buy?

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