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T954 BVC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

194,983 mi
Last recorded194,983 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT954 BVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 194,983 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 194,974 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reverse light N/W

Pass 8 May 2025 193,807 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 193,807 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 192,698 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 192,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 191,866 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 189,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 187,349 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 187,349 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 184,576 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2019 181,548 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 181,548 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead/upper footwell (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 178,839 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub corroded, pitted and leaking

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

Offside Front swivel hub sealing ring corroded and broken

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2018 178,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front swivel hub corroded, pitted and leaking

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

Offside Front swivel hub sealing ring corroded and broken

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 175,102 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Inner Mounting Rubbers Worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bulk Head Showing Signs Of Corrosion

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

Windscreen Wipers Not Parking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 170,498 miles

Front Chassis Sections Corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Face Badly Corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 170,498 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Mounting Bolts Insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure Steering Box Drop Arm Lock Tab (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front Chassis Sections Corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe Connection Flange To Centre Section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Face Badly Corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 166,621 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak

front and rear diff oil leaks

transfer box oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 162,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 162,614 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 157,967 miles

Oil leak

rear diff seal leaking oil

Fail 22 Feb 2013 157,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 27 Feb 2012 154,871 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 144,501 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 130,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 122,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 113,724 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 113,724 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 94,674 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2006 94,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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T954 BVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T954 BVC, 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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T954 BVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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