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T959 NAW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT959 NAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,013 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 85,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,429 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 83,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,869 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 80,499 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,634 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,419 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 76,419 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,355 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,225 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,637 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,661 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,425 miles

Slight leak from steering box

Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering/alternator drive belt frayed

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,290 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,290 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 45,691 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 45,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 41,817 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 41,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2007 37,279 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 37,278 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 33,207 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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T959 NAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 T959 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 T959 NAW registered?

T959 NAW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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