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T956 NAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,734 mi
Last recorded170,734 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT956 NAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 170,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 170,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 170,677 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 170,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 170,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 170,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 170,161 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 170,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 169,561 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 168,286 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 168,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 166,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 164,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 161,248 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 157,107 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 153,473 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 153,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 149,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 149,910 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 143,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 138,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 133,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 129,206 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 129,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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T956 NAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T956 NAW, 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 T956 NAW registered?

T956 NAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T956 NAW safe to buy?

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