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T949 PNB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,432 mi
Last recorded126,432 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 PNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,432 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 126,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush 2x bushs (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush 2x bushs (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm coming off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 120,314 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 120,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,359 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,411 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 109,409 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front by suspension mounts very rusty but ok at time of test

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3ish mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper area but outside prescribed areas x4 bits (6.1.B.2)

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

complete rear of chassis very rusty but ok at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2018 101,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and bracing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to cross member (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and bracing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member behind fuel tank (6.6.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across cross member (2.3.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear half of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension cross member corroded but sound at the moment (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,488 miles

thick with underseal in parts

Fail 1 Jun 2016 92,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported into turet and turet coroded too (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

thick with underseal in parts

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,186 miles

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

ball joint covers start to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2011 91,110 miles

n/s/r shocker bush start to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,783 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front swivel housing leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,943 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

caliper housing offside rear damp

long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 57,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 57,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 48,710 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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T949 PNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T949 PNB, 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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T949 PNB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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