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T951 SCB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

167,032 mi
Last recorded167,032 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT951 SCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 167,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 167,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 164,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 164,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside seat belt bucklle missing

Pass 10 Mar 2023 159,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 154,837 miles

Both rear chassis show signs of corrosion

Steering box leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2022 154,837 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Both rear chassis show signs of corrosion

Steering box leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2021 153,692 miles

Rear chassis shows signs of corrosion

Steering box leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2021 153,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear chassis shows signs of corrosion

Steering box leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2020 152,452 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 152,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 152,308 miles

Both front axle hub seals slightly leaking

Front propshaft uj joint is worn

Steering damper bush worn recommend replacement

Steering wheel not aligned

Wiper blades need attention

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 18 Jul 2017 152,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front axle hub seals slightly leaking

Front propshaft uj joint is worn

Steering damper bush worn recommend replacement

Steering wheel not aligned

Wiper blades need attention

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 23 Dec 2015 152,022 miles

Both front axle hub seals slightly leaking

Font propshaft uj

Front propshaft uj joint is worn

Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn recommend replacement (2.2.C.1d)

slight oil leak from steering box

wiper linkage is worn and operation is slow recommend attention

Fail 22 Dec 2015 152,020 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front axle hub seals slightly leaking

Font propshaft uj

Front propshaft uj joint is worn

Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn recommend replacement (2.2.C.1d)

slight oil leak from steering box

wiper linkage is worn and operation is slow recommend attention

Fail 30 Nov 2015 152,019 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle support bushes- both broken (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing drivers holed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front propshaft uj worn.

Front wipers linkage worn and operation slow, recommend attention.

Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking recommend attention

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from box gaitor adrift (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front axle hub seal leaking recommend attention

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn, recommend attention. (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 147,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 141,283 miles

Engine oil leaks

N/S/R suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 141,283 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Engine oil leaks

N/S/R suspension bump stop missing

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

O/S/F seatbelt stalk cover missing

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 132,587 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 132,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres cracking on inner side wall but not to ply or cord

nearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall but not to ply or cord

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 106,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 96,716 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 96,410 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,026 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 53,026 miles

Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,437 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 48,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,663 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 77,557 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,967 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 43,967 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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T951 SCB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 T951 SCB, 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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T951 SCB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T951 SCB shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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